Monday, July 3, 2023

Another Too Early Minnesota Vikings 53-man Roster Projection

The last time I thought about a Minnesota Vikings 53-man roster projection Dalvin Cook was on the team. Five running backs is too damn many backs on an NFL roster these days. With time to pass before the start of training camps, here’s another look at a Vikings roster projection. 

Another Too Early Minnesota Vikings 53-man Roster Projection

Offense (25)

Quarterback (3)
  8 Kirk Cousins
12 Nick Mullens
16 Jaren Hall

Running Back (4)
  2 Alexander Mattison 
26 Kene Nwangwu
32 Ty Chandler
37 DeWayne McBride

I hate to see a Vikings running back group without Dalvin Cook. Nothing lasts forever. It’s Alexander Mattison’s time. Actually, I think that it’s running back-by-committee time, with Mattison as the lead back. 

Fullback (1)
30 C.J. Ham

Wide Receiver (5)
18 Justin Jefferson
17 K.J. Osborn
  3 Jordan Addison
83 Jalen Nailor
19 Brandon Powell

I believe that the top four receivers are pretty much a lock. Right now, I see Brandon Powell with a slight edge over Jalen Reagor and Trishton Jackson. 

Tight End (3)
87 T. J Hockenson
84 Josh Oliver
86 Johnny Mundt

Offensive Linemen (9)
71 Christian Darrisaw
72 Ezra Cleveland
56 Garrett Bradbury 
67 Ed Ingram
75 Brian O’Neill
64 Blake Brandel
65 Austin Schlottman
62 Chris Reed
79 Vederian Lowe

Defense (25)

Defensive Line (6)
94 Dean Lowry
97 Harrison Phillips
92 James Lynch
95 Khyiris Tonga
90 Esezi Otomewo
78 Jaquelin Roy

Outside Linebacker (5)
99 Danielle Hunter
  0 Marcus Davenport
91 Patrick Jones
98 D.J.Wonnum
57 Andre Carter  II

I could see the Vikings finding a way to keep a sixth outside linebacker. With Luiji Vilain being the leading contender for that sixth spot. 

Inside Linebacker (4)
33 Brian Asamoah
58 Jordan Hicks
45 Troy Dye
40 Ivan Pace Jr. 

If everything goes as planned, Brian Asamoah, Jordan Hicks, and undrafted rookie Ivan Pace Jr. The final linebacker spot might come down to a competition of the Troys. Troy Dye vs Troy Reeder. 

Cornerback (5)
  7 Byron Murphy Jr.
21 Akayleb Evans
23 Andrew Booth Jr.
11 Mekhi Blackmon
29 Joejuan Williams

Safety (5)
22 Harrison Smith
  6 Lewis Cine
24 Camryn Bynum
44 Josh Metellus
20 Jay Ward

Special Teams (3)

Kicker (1)
  1 Greg Joseph

Punter (1)
14 Ryan Wright

Long Snapper (1)
42 Andrew DePaola


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