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Vikings Next Man Up: OL Oli Udoh

The Vikings selection of offensive tackle Olisaemeka (Oli) Udoh last year in the 6th round (#193 overall), was a classic traits-based project pick. At 6’5”, 325 pounds, 35 3/8” arms, and the top 40 speed among offensive tackles in the 2019 draft, Udoh is a prototypical offensive tackle. Big, strong, athletic, and with an iron grip, once he gets his hands on a defender it’s over. Forget about bull-rushing him. Not gonna happen. As a run-blocker, he moves people. Plain and simple. He’s never over-powered.

At the same time, his technique was miles away from NFL caliber.