The 2022 NFL Draft is right around the corner. Who are seven interior offensive linemen the Minnesota Vikings could take this year?
The 2022 NFL Draft is almost upon us and the Minnesota Vikings will be looking to fill a few remaining holes on their roster. They still have some needs on both sides of the ball that could use an injection of talent, and some just need a little more quality depth added. On defense, they could still use a cornerback or two, and a safety who can replace Harrison Smith in a couple of seasons.
On offense, the Vikings need a pass-catching tight end, some depth at offensive tackle, maybe a wide receiver, and they definitely need to upgrade the interior of their offensive line. The Vikings did a good job upgrading the guard position with the signings of Jesse Davis and Chris Reed, but the center spot could still use an upgrade.
The Vikings thought they found their long-term center back in 2018 with Garrett Bradbury. While he does possess the athletic ability they assumed he would when they took him, his inability to anchor against big, strong defensive linemen continues to be a huge problem.
The Vikings will definitely look to bring in a center who can compete with Bradbury for the starting center job. The question is how early will they do that? Here are seven interior offensive linemen the Vikings could select in this year’s draft.