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NFL Mock Draft 4.0: Quarterbacks rise post-combine, Redskins land pass catcher

By Jacob Camenker

MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners looks on against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Jonah Williams #73 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to the CFP National Championship against the Clemson Tigers presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 07: Jonah Williams #73 of the Alabama Crimson Tide warms up prior to the CFP National Championship against the Clemson Tigers presented by AT&T at Levi’s Stadium on January 7, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) /

Jonah Williams. 18. player. 60. . Offensive Lineman. Alabama

The Vikings already have their franchise quarterback in Kirk Cousins (or so they think). Now, they have to build around him.

Last season, the Vikings’ offensive line performed poorly. They struggled to block for Cousins and the run game, and Pat Elflein is about the only starter that doesn’t need to be replaced or moved. Left tackle Riley Reiff should at least play on the right side of the ball and if not, he should move inside.

With that said, the Vikings need to add a talented player on the offensive line with their first-round pick, as they should be in the range to do that. In this mock, Jonah Williams is still on the board and should be exactly what the team needs.

Williams had a nice career at Alabama, as he played both tackle spots and generally held up well on the left side. There are some concerns about whether or not he will be able to play tackle at the NFL level, and that’s what drops him to the late-teens in this mock. However, since the Vikings have needs at both tackle and guard, they can afford to take him and turn him into a starter at one position. He should be a solid pro. It’s just a matter of whether or not he’ll play inside or outside.

Williams’ best chance to earn the left tackle job will come via his technique, as he is merely middle of the pack athletically. He should still have a chance to do that, so expect Minnesota to invest in his services.

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