Minnesota Vikings Draft 2019: 3 prospects to watch for Day 3 – Part II

Daylon Mack – DT (Texas A&M)

Mack is a big ol’ dude from Texas A&M. He might actually remind many old school Vikings fans of Jerry Ball. That is what this guy looks like on the field; a big round ball of destruction.

Mack measures in at is 6-foot-1 and 335 pounds and at this size, many would classify him as a run stuffer and lane clogger. He can be that, but he is actually much more explosive and disruptive.

Mack is crazy quick off the snap. He sometimes is in the backfield before the quarterback even gets the ball from the center. Mack can absolutely engulf ball carriers and he uses his hands well to get off blocks. It will be very interesting to see what this guy runs at the Combine.

Mack had a great week at this year’s East-West Shrine Game, with many scouts declaring he was the best player there. He played so well that he was later invited to the Senior Bowl where he also impressed.

This is a guy whose stock is on the rise and teams will probably consider drafting him at some point in the fourth round.

So why will this big honking beast with surprising athleticism still be available on Day 3 of the 2019 draft?

Looking at Mack’s stats at Texas A&M, one would think he’d have better numbers. He really wasn’t that productive until last year when he posted 32 total tackles (10 for a loss) and 5.5 sacks.

There seems to be a general consensus among scouts that Mack will take plays off. He will need to prove to NFL teams that he is dedicated to his craft and will give it 100 percent on every single snap of the football.

There is clearly a need for the Vikings at defensive tackle. Minnesota likely won’t be able to afford to bring Sheldon Richardson back and they will need to find a replacement. Mack along with Jalyn Holmes and a reasonably priced veteran could be their solution for the 2019 season.