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Minnesota Vikings release first unofficial depth chart of 2017

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter on December 20, 2015 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter on December 20, 2015 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 18: Offensive guard Alex Boone
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – SEPTEMBER 18: Offensive guard Alex Boone /

Offensive Line

Left Tackle

  1. Riley Reiff
  2. Rashod Hill
  3. Aviante Collins

Left Guard

  1. Alex Boone
  2. Jeremiah Sirles
  3. Austin Shepherd
  4. Freddie Tagaloa

Center

  1. Nick Easton
  2. Pat Elflein
  3. Zac Kerin

Right Guard

  1. Joe Berger
  2. T.J. Clemmings
  3. Danny Isidora

Right Tackle

  1. Mike Remmers
  2. Willie Beavers
  3. Reid Fragel

There are really no surprises on this part of the list. Veterans are listed ahead of rookies where the competition even though Pat Elflein will likely surpass Nick Easton by the start of the 2017 season.

Preseason injuries to both Reiff and Hill have some experts concerned about depth at the left tackle position, however it sounds as though Hill will be fine and Reiff is on track to be ready for the regular season.

The interesting part is Willie Beavers continuing to bounce all over the offensive line. For him to be listed as the backup right tackle is concerning until it is realized that Jeremiah Sirles is likely the backup there as well as at left guard, but they didn’t want to include a player at multiple spots.

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