Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster prediction after 2023 minicamp
By Adam Carlson
Vikings Offensive Line (9)
- Christian Darrisaw
- Ezra Cleveland
- Garrett Bradbury
- Ed Ingram
- Brian O'Neill
- Blake Brandel
- Austin Schlottmann
- Oli Udoh
- Vederian Lowe
Surprisingly, the Minnesota Vikings didn't do much to improve on an offensive line that not only struggled to protect Kirk Cousins and create space for the running backs last season, bringing all five starters back for 2023.
Starting tackles Christian Darrisaw and Brian O'Neill are both high-quality players and can play at high levels against the toughest competition the NFL has to offer. Having two young, dependable bookends on the line is fantastic.
On the other hand, the interior of the line have struggled. Ezra Cleveland, Garrett Bradbury, and Ed Ingram have room for improvement and guard and center. Hopefully they can take the next step and improve in 2023.
Minnesota needs backups at all the positions on the line. The combination of Blake Brandel, Austin Schlottmann, Oli Udoh, and Vederian Lowe should be able to cover any substitutions needed while also providing some versatility with individuals who can play multiple spots on the line.