NFL Draft 2018: 4 defensive tackles the Minnesota Vikings could possibly select

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 27: Harrison Phillips of Stanford and team mates celebrate winning the College Football Sydney Cup match between Stanford University (Stanford Cardinal) and Rice University (Rice Owls) at Allianz Stadium on August 27, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images) /

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Who are some of the defensive tackles available in this year’s NFL draft that could end up with the Minnesota Vikings for next season?

So far this offseason, the Minnesota Vikings have improved the overall talent of their defensive tackle group for 2018. The Vikings were able to land Sheldon Richardson in free agency and his presence will be an immediate upgrade over Tom Johnson on the defensive line in 2018.

Despite the addition of Richardson, Minnesota did lose some of their defensive tackle depth when Johnson and Shamar Stephen both left to sign with the Seattle Seahawks this offseason. With these departures and Richardson’s deal only being for one season, the Vikings will likely be drafting a defensive tackle this year.

Who are some of the prospects in the 2018 draft pool that could join Richardson, Linval Joseph, and Jaleel Johnson in the middle of Minnesota’s defensive line next season?

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