20
Alexander Mattison
Irv Smith, Jr.
21
Dru Samia
22
Micah Abernathy
Khari Blasingame
Kris Boyd
Austin Cutting
Davion Davis
Brandon Dillon
Holton Hill
Alexander Hollins
Mike Hughes
Olabisi Johnson
John Keenoy
Nate Meadors
Dillon Mitchell
Tito Odenigbo
Anree Saint-Amour
Cameron Smith
Oli Udoh
Armon Watts
23
Terrence Alexander
Mike Boone
Garrett Bradbury
Jake Browning
Tyler Conklin
Dalvin Cook
Devante Downs
Marcus Epps
Jalyn Holmes
Craig James
Greer Martini
Hercules Mata'afa
Brian O'Neill
Roc Thomas
Laquon Treadwell
Isaiah Wharton
24
Tashawn Bower
Curtis Cothran
Pat Elflein
Ben Gedeon
Cole Hikutini
Danielle Hunter
Danny Isidora
Jaleel Johnson
Stacy Keely
Eric Wilson
25
Ameer Abdullah
Mackensie Alexander
Ade Aruna
Jeff Badet
Chad Beebe
Stefon Diggs
Cornelius Edison
C.J. Ham
Jayron Kearse
Storm Norton
Ifeadi Obenigbo
Karter Schult
Kyle Sloter
Duke Thomas
Stephen Weatherly
26
Kentrell Brothers
Aviante Collins
David Morgan
Trae Waynes
Matt Wile
Brandon Zylstra
27
Anthony Barr
Reshard Cliett
Rashad Hill
Brett Jones
Eric Kendricks
Sean Mannion
Derron Smith
Jordan Taylor
28
Dakota Dozier
Anthony Harris
Xavier Rhodes
Shamar Stephen
Adam Thielen
29
Josh Kline
Kevin McDermott
Kyle Rudolph
30
Kirk Cousins
Linval Joseph
Riley Reiff
Harrison Smith
31
Dan Bailey
Everson Griffen
***
This might be the youngest Vikings team that I can recall. 68.9% of the roster is 25 and under. Only a handful are in the late-20s-early 30s group. Although that handful is made up mostly of the team's leaders, on and off the field.
Offensive line has been a serious issue for several years. The hope for an improved line rests in these players.
| G | Pat Elflein, 24 |
| T | Brian O'Neill, 23 |
| C | Garrett Bradbury, 23 |
| G | Dru Samia, 21 |
Pat Elflein, Brian O'Neill, and rookie Garrett Bradbury are starters. Rookie Dru Samia will compete a starting role this summer but is more likely a year away. The above should soon be the cornerstones of a, hopefully, strong offensive line.
Small school (Elon) rookie tackle Oli Udoh, 22, has the size and natural physical traits that can't be taught. If he develops and plays to those natural attributes, the Vikings might have their starting offensive line for a long time, or as long as they can afford them. Talent and youth are on their side. It sure would be nice if the offensive line woes are a thing of the past.
The Vikings have a nice blend of talented veteran leadership and excellent youthful potential. Now, they just have to blend to become a championship team.
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