5 late-round sleepers the Vikings could select in 2019 NFL Draft
By Matt Falk
Derwin Gray – OT/G (Maryland)
Shocker, right? We all know the needs for the Vikings when it comes to the offensive line. The question won’t be if the Vikings address the need, but how many times.
Minnesota will probably look to add to the line in the early rounds in hopes of landing a day one starter and then again in the mid to late rounds to add additional depth.
Derwin Gray is a mammoth of a man at 6-foot-4 and 330 pounds. He has been a starter for Maryland at offensive tackle since his sophomore season.
The big man has raw strength and he is actually pretty quick for a player of his size. At this point in his young career, he is a better pass blocker than run blocker, but he has the potential and drive to get better when it comes to the run game.
With his size and athletic ability, Gray could have a huge ceiling. So while he would most likely be a little bit of a project, with a few years he could push to be a legit starter in the NFL.
While he played left tackle for the Terps in college, his size could also allow him to be a guy the Vikings could look at moving inside to guard. With the current state of Minnesota’s offensive line, the more positions a young blocker can play the better.
Draft Projection: Sixth round