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2019 NFL Mock Draft: Jets have edge, Browns get defensive in two-round projection

By Randy Gurzi

LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats plays against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Commonwealth Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KY - SEPTEMBER 01: Josh Allen #41 of the Kentucky Wildcats plays against the Central Michigan Chippewas at Commonwealth Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Daylon Mack #34 of the Texas A&M Aggies attempts to block the field goal attempt by Luke Logan #92 of the Mississippi Rebels in the fourth quarter at Kyle Field on November 10, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Daylon Mack #34 of the Texas A&M Aggies attempts to block the field goal attempt by Luke Logan #92 of the Mississippi Rebels in the fourth quarter at Kyle Field on November 10, 2018 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) /

18. Minnesota Vikings: Greg Little, OT, Ole Miss

After giving Kirk Cousins $84 million guaranteed this past offseason, the Minnesota Vikings took a big step backward. They missed the postseason and considered the year a disappointment, but the good news is they’re not far off from being a contending team.

Heading into the 2019 NFL Draft, there are a few areas to address, with offensive line standing out as the biggest need. Here, they add Ole Miss offensive tackle Greg Little, who is a top left tackle prospect.

While Little is known as a great run blocker, his ability as a pass blocker will make, or break, him as an NFL prospect. According to Jon Dove from With the First Pick, Little is aggressive in this area but needs to develop his footwork more.

"“In pass protection, Little works with a wide base and his hands out in front. He is an aggressive pass blocker who looks to initiate the contact. His toughness and strength helps him anchor after contact. He is a fighter who looks to limit movement. Little flashes solid movement skills, but can get heavy footed at times. He can struggle with sudden pass rushers who have good lateral quickness.” — Dove, With the First Pick"

Even with the few areas of concern regarding Little, he’s an upgrade for the Vikings who struggled to give Cousins time to make his reads down the field.

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