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5 free agent defensive tackles the Vikings should consider for 2019

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 16: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins is sacked with the ball by Tom Johnson #96 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 16: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Miami Dolphins is sacked with the ball by Tom Johnson #96 of the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter of the game at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 16, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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CINCINNATI, OH - NOVEMBER 16: Christian Covington #95 of the Houston Texans sacks Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on November 16, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH – NOVEMBER 16: Christian Covington #95 of the Houston Texans sacks Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals during the third quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on November 16, 2015 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

3. Christian Covington

If the Vikings are looking for someone to stop the run up the gut, Christian Covington should be near the top of their wish list. Walter Football has him as their 6th best available defensive tackle in free agency and praised his run-stuffing ability.

Covington is finishing his rookie deal with the Houston Texans after being a sixth-round draft pick in 2015. He only started nine games in that time but played in 50 contests. Because of his limited time sitting behind J.J. Watt, a featured role might be just what he needs to truly flourish.

The stats he accumulated when on the field won’t pop out at fans, but when considering his limited action, it is respectable. He accumulated 65 combined tackles with 39 of those being solo and 11 for a loss. He also added 16 quarterback hits, 7.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass defense.

While not a proven commodity in a starting role, Covington could thrive in a situation next to three Pro Bowl players in Danielle Hunter, Linval Joseph, and Everson Griffen on the defensive line if given an opportunity to prove himself.

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