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2019 NFL Draft: Full two-round mock for all 32 teams, Super Bowl edition

By Peter Panacy

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Seattle Seahawks during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: A video board displays the text "THE PICK IS IN" for the Seattle Seahawks during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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WACO, TX – NOVEMBER 19: Alex Barnes #34 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates his touchdown with Dalton Risner #71 of the Kansas State Wildcats against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
WACO, TX – NOVEMBER 19: Alex Barnes #34 of the Kansas State Wildcats celebrates his touchdown with Dalton Risner #71 of the Kansas State Wildcats against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on November 19, 2016 in Waco, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

60. . Offensive Line. Kansas State. Dalton Risner. 18. player

The Vikings fell back a level in 2018. No longer that special team of 2017, a number of holes started to pop up. And there will be some pressing questions to answer on both sides of the ball.

Defensively, Minnesota has to start thinking about what to do with the front seven. Linebacker Anthony Barr is hitting free agency, although it will be hard to envision the Vikings letting him go. But if he’s re-signed, it will be tough for the Vikings to bring back defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson.

Richardson, an excellent run stopper, opens up a void. That said, Minnesota’s defense is still pretty solid all around. Losing a player like Richardson isn’t terrible.

Instead, the bigger problem is up front along the offensive line. Injuries played a big role here, yet there are still multiple positions needing help. Kansas State offensive tackle Dalton Risner has seen his NFL Draft stock rise in recent weeks, easily the best O-line prospect behind Jonah Williams.

Risner is capable of playing both outside and on the interior, and he’d be a plug-and-play option right away.