Vikings fortify formidable offensive line with Brian O'Neill
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The Minnesota Vikings have selected offensive tackle Brian O'Neill out of Pittsburgh in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft, 62nd overall.
O'Neill is an excellent athlete who sports exceptional straight-line and lateral speed for his size.
Joining a veteran group, the Vikings could integrate O'Neill at either tackle position with Riley Reiff and Mike Remmers embedded as the incumbent starters.
Brian O'Neill Bio
Position: OT
School: Pittsburgh
College Experience: Redshirt Junior
Height: 6-7
Weight: 297 lbs
What the analysts are saying
- "Terrific athlete, but he needs to get thicker and stronger or swing tackle could be his ceiling." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- "O’Neill needs to continue and improve his mechanics and play strength to reach his potential, but his balanced athleticism and body rhythm are a great place to start, allowing him to neutralize different types of rushers off the edge." - Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com
Athletic testing
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yard Dash | 4.82 sec |
| Bench Press | 22 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 29.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 107 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.14 sec |
| 20-yd Shuttle | 4.50 sec |
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