Interior Lineman Draft Prospects at 30

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My Impulsive Mock Draft Of The Day:
1) OLB Okoronwko
2) TE Ian Thomas
3) CB Isaac Yiadom 

Heck, Yes.  Sign Sheldon Richardson to a two-year deal for $20M.

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Maurice Hurst - DL - Wolverines

Walter Football's Charlie Campbell spoke with sources at six different NFL teams regarding Michigan DL Maurice Hurst's draft standing, with four saying that the Wolverine would be drafted in Round 2.
Hurst (6'2/282) has been a popular first-round name in mock drafts this winter -- earlier on Tuesday, ESPN's Todd McShay projected him to the Cowboys at pick No. 19 -- but this does not appear to be an opinion held by all. One NFC GM went so far as to tell Campbell, "We graded him in the bottom half of the second [round], and he could go in the third." Campbell has heard some questions about just how well the undersized Hurst might be able to hang against the run at the pro level. It should be noted that this was an area he excelled in during the 2017 campaign -- he was the only defensive tackle to receive a grade of at least 90 against the run by Pro Football Focus metrics. The NFL Scouting Combine figures to be an important setting for him as he tries to convince that he's worth a Day 1 selection.

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Poona Ford - DL - Longhorns

Texas DL Poona Ford did not receive an invitation to the NFL Scouting Combine.
Ford (5'11/306) was named Big 12 Co-Defensive Player of the Year for the 2017 campaign and turned in a strong showing during the Senior Bowl practice week after receiving a late invite to that premier postseason bowl. Draft Analyst's Tony Pauline went so far as to write that he was "impossible to stop" at times during his stay in Mobile. With no combine invitation forthcoming, though, he'll have to make his bread in athletic testing during Texas' pro day this spring. He projects as a potential late Day 3 selection for the draft. Size concerns and his limited scheme fit cap his stock mobility.

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McShay's 2.0 draft has the Vikings selecting McGlinchey with our 30th pick. Normally, I would be very happy with that pick. The majority of the other Interior Lineman mentioned in this thread were already off the board in his mock except one that I was surprised to see fall to number 32 with the Eagles and that was Taven Bryan DT Florida. I have Bryan rated higher than McGlinchey at a huge position of need for us. I would have a tough time passing on him if he's there at 30. 

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@TBro said:
McShay's 2.0 draft has the Vikings selecting McGlinchey with our 30th pick. Normally, I would be very happy with that pick. The majority of the other Interior Lineman mentioned in this thread were already off the board in his mock except one that I was surprised to see fall to number 32 with the Eagles and that was Taven Bryan DT Florida. I have Bryan rated higher than McGlinchey at a huge position of need for us. I would have a tough time passing on him if he's there at 30. 

The issue with Bryan is that you won't be able to put him on the field immediately. He has all the physical traits you look for, but has absolutely no feel for setting up pass rushing moves and doesn't seem to have the greatest instincts. 

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We have a ways to go until the draft but I am not super excited about the interior D-line class, which leads you to believe the Vikings may end up paying for an UFA or banking on Jaleel Johnson's progression. 

Three names to watch along the O-line are: 

1. Isaiah Wynn - The bad thing is that I think he'll end up going in the early to mid 20's. There are a lot of guard hungry teams before the Vikings end up on the clock.
2. Kolton Miller - Highly technical OT with good feet. I don't think many would hesitate to project him as a future LT. He could slide it an RT from day one but would have to earn it competing with Remmers/Hill. Probably would give the line the most flexibility. 
3. James Daniels - Still a bit under the radar but your typical Iowa O-lineman. Technically clean and athletic. He isn't the strongest guy but fits what the Vikings want to do with their interior lineman. He easily can get of blocks and get to the second level. Day one starter at either left or right guard. 

But to the points made above, they do need to bring in another pass rusher as well. 

1. Harold Landry - BC played him as both a stand up LB and put his hand in the dirt. Has good bend at the point of contact and relies heavily on an external dip move. Has the size/speed to make an impact from day one but will continue to develop his pass rushing arsenal. 
2. Arden Key - Although this would not be a conservative pick considering his off the field baggage, he'd be coming into a strong locker room. Key has all the measurable's you look for and when he flips the switch looks like a top 10 pick. Motivation is likely and issue along with some conditioning concerns. But if you wanted a player Zimmer and the defensive staff could mold into a monster, he likely has the most upside. 

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@"Geoff Nichols" said:
We have a ways to go until the draft but I am not super excited about the interior D-line class, which leads you to believe the Vikings may end up paying for an UFA or banking on Jaleel Johnson's progression. 

Three names to watch along the O-line are: 

1. Isaiah Wynn - The bad thing is that I think he'll end up going in the early to mid 20's. There are a lot of guard hungry teams before the Vikings end up on the clock.
2. Kolton Miller - Highly technical OT with good feet. I don't think many would hesitate to project him as a future LT. He could slide it an RT from day one but would have to earn it competing with Remmers/Hill. Probably would give the line the most flexibility. 
3. James Daniels - Still a bit under the radar but your typical Iowa O-lineman. Technically clean and athletic. He isn't the strongest guy but fits what the Vikings want to do with their interior lineman. He easily can get of blocks and get to the second level. Day one starter at either left or right guard. 

But to the points made above, they do need to bring in another pass rusher as well. 

1. Harold Landry - BC played him as both a stand up LB and put his hand in the dirt. Has good bend at the point of contact and relies heavily on an external dip move. Has the size/speed to make an impact from day one but will continue to develop his pass rushing arsenal. 
2. Arden Key - Although this would not be a conservative pick considering his off the field baggage, he'd be coming into a strong locker room. Key has all the measurable's you look for and when he flips the switch looks like a top 10 pick. Motivation is likely and issue along with some conditioning concerns. But if you wanted a player Zimmer and the defensive staff could mold into a monster, he likely has the most upside. 

Wynn's stock keeps climbing so I agree that we won't see him at 30. I understand what you are saying about Bryan not being a finished product, but our DLine looked gassed at the end of the year and the interior lineman were not getting any push up the middle. I think Bryan can at least be disruptive and penetrate while Zimmer and the staff work on developing his pass rushing skills. If they are able to sign Richardson as you have mentioned in other threads, then we can try to fill the holes we have with the OLine with that first pick. I'm betting that a team will get enamored with his physical skills and take Bryan before 30. McShay is the only draft expert I've seen projecting him at the end of the first round. Still lots of time left with the combine in front of us. With where we are picking, I think we have a better shot at one of the OLineman we have discussed at 30 than any of the D Tackles slated to go in the first round.   

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@TBro said:
McShay's 2.0 draft has the Vikings selecting McGlinchey with our 30th pick. Normally, I would be very happy with that pick. The majority of the other Interior Lineman mentioned in this thread were already off the board in his mock except one that I was surprised to see fall to number 32 with the Eagles and that was Taven Bryan DT Florida. I have Bryan rated higher than McGlinchey at a huge position of need for us. I would have a tough time passing on him if he's there at 30. 

The first time I watched McGlinchey (outside of casual Saturday afternoon viewing) is that he didn't have the feet or athleticism to match the early hype he was getting as an early-to-mid first rounder. But I think he could be a pretty good right tackle. He reminds me a bit of Matt Kalil, but with a lot more fire in his belly. Like Kalil, he's technically sound, but unlike the Sleeping Giant, he's also a very animated, aggressive player. 

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@MaroonBells said:

@TBro said:
McShay's 2.0 draft has the Vikings selecting McGlinchey with our 30th pick. Normally, I would be very happy with that pick. The majority of the other Interior Lineman mentioned in this thread were already off the board in his mock except one that I was surprised to see fall to number 32 with the Eagles and that was Taven Bryan DT Florida. I have Bryan rated higher than McGlinchey at a huge position of need for us. I would have a tough time passing on him if he's there at 30. 

The first time I watched McGlinchey (outside of casual Saturday afternoon viewing) is that he didn't have the feet or athleticism to match the early hype he was getting as an early-to-mid first rounder. But I think he could be a pretty good right tackle. He reminds me a bit of Matt Kalil, but with a lot more fire in his belly. Like Kalil, he's technically sound, but unlike the Sleeping Giant, he's also a very animated, aggressive player. 

I would agree that he's best served as a RT. He plays with strong fundamentals but like you said, the foot speed just isn't there. Looking at his college tape if you swapped out some of the edge rushers he went against to NFL speed rushers, he would get burned on the blind side. I personally am a bit lower on McGlinchey than most.

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Will Hernandez is a name I would throw into the mix as a guy who starts Year One at LG or RG.
He might be there at #30, but with OL needs being what they are, I could see him snapped up before then too.