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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Harrison Phillips, Stanford

Measurements:

6-foot-4
307 pounds

2017 Stats:

98 total tackles (17 for a loss)
7.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles

Draft Projection: Rounds 2-4

If the Vikings are looking for an eventual replacement for Linval Joseph, Phillips could be their guy.

The former Stanford defensive tackle is extremely strong (42 reps of 225 pounds at the 2018 combine) and he rarely lets opponents escape from his grasp. Anytime an opposing team ever tried to run straight at him, it usually resulted in Philipps making them regret that decision.

He’s definitely not a speed-demon by any means, but his methods on the field are still effective in getting to the quarterback and stopping the run. And when he actually is in pass-rushing situations, his background as an amateur wrestler allows him to have more success in shedding blocks when going one-on-one with opposing offensive linemen.

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