Sep 24, 2016; East Lansing, MI, USA; Wisconsin offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk (65) blocks Michigan State defensive end Evan Jones (85) during the second quarter of their game at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Hoffman/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via USA TODAY Sports

As we look ahead to next season, who will the Minnesota Vikings draft in next year’s NFL Draft?

Throughout this season, the Minnesota Vikings have experienced an obscene amount of injuries, especially along the offensive line. After a 5-0 start, the Vikings are now 7-7. That is a crazy turn of events.

Now that they have basically pushed themselves out of playoff contention, it is time to look ahead to the NFL Draft.

With what we know about the upcoming free agents, and this seasons play, the Vikings biggest hole is along the offensive line. This is especially true with Matt Kalil, and Andre Smith coming off the books.

There is another big question that will be answered this offseason. Will Adrian Peterson still be a Viking next season? With the team owing him $18m next season, it is easy to figure they will either restructure, or cut Peterson if they can not come to an agreement on his pay.

With Tom Johnson just heading to IR, Shariff Floyd spending the whole season injured, the Vikings also need some depth at Defensive Tackle.

Here is our first Four Round Mock Draft for the Minnesota Vikings.

1 Ryan Ramczyk Offensive Tackle, Wisconsin With both of the Vikings 2016 starting tackles coming off the books, they will need to look to free agency and the draft to help them fill the void. With this year’s class of tackles being very low on talent, the Vikings make a bold move to jump up and grab college football’s best tackle this year.

3 Adam Bisnowaty Offensive Tackle, Pitt Adam Bisnowaty features a long frame and arms that help him get his hands on the defender. He shows a commitment to fighting for inside hand placement where he uses his upper body strength to control the action.

3 Lowell Lotulelei Defensive Tackle, Utah All-America candidate is one of the best defensive tackles in the country … All-Pac-12 his first two seasons, including first-team honors in 2015 … 2014 Freshman All-American has played in 36 games with 28 starts since his true freshman season, missing just one game in his career. Lowell is the brother of Carolina Panthers defensive lineman Star Lotulelei

4 Mason Cole Offensive Guard, Michigan With Graham Glasgow in the NFL, the Wolverines’ plan is to move Cole from the edge to center. He was Michigan’s starting left tackle the past two seasons and has really improved in that time. Cole was a steady pass protector and contributed to a physical offensive line. This season Cole has blocked well, especially in the ground game.



Ok, it might seem like overkill, but if you saw the Vikings offensive line play this year, you will totally understand the offensive line overhaul. The more swings you take, the more chances you have to hit a home run.

The offensive line has been something that has been bad for a few seasons for the Vikings. This is where success starts. If the Vikings can fix their offensive line problems, they have the personnel to be a super bowl contender.