Top 10 sleepers for the Vikings heading into the 2023 NFL Draft

Olusegun Oluwatimi - OL (Michigan)

2022 Stats:

• 918 offensive snaps
• 0 sacks allowed
• 5 hits
• 4 hurries

Olusegun Oluwatimi is a four-year starter on the offensive line with plenty of experience. He plays with excellent football intelligence and a keen sense of angles. Oluwatimi was the true quarterback of Michigan's offensive line.

He was excellent at changing protections and reporting adjustments to his teammates. His vigilance and geographical awareness aid in identifying possible blitzing defenders and communicating which defender is under his command.

Oluwatimi demonstrates the capacity to fit and re-fit his hands if he loses hold. When he clutches onto his opponent, his hand power is obvious. When left unprotected, he is a dependable bumper who may assist in safeguarding teammates' inside shoulders. In one-on-one scenarios, Oluwatimi possesses strong lateral mobility to match inside rushers.

When Oluwatimi is trusted with double blocking and ascending to the second level of defense, his functional athleticism shines through. In addition, he is a good puller/lead blocker.

Despite the fact that the team recently re-signed center Garrett Bradbury, Oluwatimi's expertise should be respected by all NFL scouts. He's seen a lot of defensive strategies and approaches.

Oluwatimi is ideally suited to a more zone-oriented offense where he can run with momentum and laterally. His pass protection abilities, as well as his power, are appealing. Oluwatimi might be a steal in the latter rounds, given his fifth-round draft forecast.