Minnesota Vikings: Breaking Down Offensive 2017 NFL Draft Picks
Round 5, Pick 180: Danny Isidora, OG – Miami (FL)
Minny continues the offensive line overhaul as they slide in to pick up Danny Isidora out of the University of Miami towards the end of the fifth round. A solid starter for Hurricanes the last three years at guard, Isidora was finally rewarded for his play in 2016, picking up second-team All-ACC honors. His size at 6-3, 300+ pounds will be a great addition for Minnesota’s interior line play.
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Isidora is an athletic guard that works to the second level with ease. The Vikings have spent quite a bit of time out of the shotgun this past season, so the pulling nature will need to be in play for whoever wins the guard spot out of camp.
This three-year starter will not overwhelm anyone with his strength, nor pile-drive too many defenders in the ground. But Isidora is very good at maintaining his blocks and being instinctive enough to know where to help or move down the line.
All in all, for most teams this would usually be a depth addition move, but for Minnesota he could potentially be competing for the starting gig out of the gate. The right guard slot is open for the taking, now with multiple players competing for the position. Sure this is a fifth-round pick, but as a team that lacks a strong front line, do not be surprised if Isidora climbs the Vikings depth chart.