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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Projected first round before NFL Combine

By Darrelle Thompson

MORGANTOWN, WV - NOVEMBER 23: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners passes in the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers on November 23, 2018 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
MORGANTOWN, WV - NOVEMBER 23: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners passes in the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers on November 23, 2018 at Mountaineer Field in Morgantown, West Virginia. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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18. player. 60. . OT. Minnesota Vikings. Cody Ford

What happened to the Minnesota Vikings last season? A popular pick to make the Super Bowl they never seemed to really get in sync on either side of the ball. Kirk Cousins was sacked 40 times and although Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs had Pro Bowl seasons, something was missing from the offense.

Cody Ford would be an excellent addition to the offensive line. He has the ability to pass protect Cousins blindside, while also becoming a force against the run (as Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray showed).

The Vikings will need better pass protection with Khalil Mack becoming a force for Chicago, and other NFC playoff teams seeing a resurgence in defense over the last couple of seasons.

Minnesota could also look at Wisconsin offensive lineman David Edwards with this pick. If the Vikings have an opportunity to trade down this could be another good landing spot for teams if Kyler Murray is still available.

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