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2019 NFL Mock Draft 8.0: Redskins land top quarterback, Raiders make surprise pick

By Jacob Camenker

LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners finds running during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 3, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 51- 46. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images)
LUBBOCK, TX - NOVEMBER 03: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners finds running during the second half of the game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders on November 3, 2018 at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. Oklahoma defeated Texas Tech 51- 46. (Photo by John Weast/Getty Images) /
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DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 06: Cody Ford #74 of the Oklahoma Sooners walks off the field after a loss against the Texas Longhorns in the 2018 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 6, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 06: Cody Ford #74 of the Oklahoma Sooners walks off the field after a loss against the Texas Longhorns in the 2018 AT&T Red River Showdown at Cotton Bowl on October 6, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

player. 60. . Offensive Lineman. Oklahoma. Cody Ford. 18

The Vikings almost have to pick an offensive lineman here. They invested so much in Kirk Cousins, yet the protection around him last year was suspect. If they want Cousins to reach his full potential, they will need to improve their offensive line.

All of the top sure-fire tackle candidates are off the board, so the Vikings will settle for a versatile player who could play inside or outside.

Ford is a massive blocker who found success as the right tackle at Oklahoma. His athletic testing implies that he should probably be a road-grader at guard for the NFL, but he could succeed on the right side. The Vikings could try him at tackle with Brian O’Neill moving inside to guard or they could just plug Ford in at guard and get a certain upgrade for their blocking. It seems that barring an elite player falling, the Vikings will target offensive line help here.

Other Vikings Draft Options

OL Garrett Bradbury, NC State. The Vikings need offensive line help and if they want an interior player, Bradbury could be the best option.

OL Chris Lindstrom, Boston College. Another offensive line option. Lindstrom is one of the most pro-ready guards in this draft, so he could garner consideration here.

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