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Minnesota Vikings: 7-Round 2019 NFL mock draft brings O-line help

By Joe Kipp

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 06: Julian Huff #20 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers pushes Noah Fant #87 of the Iowa Hawkeyes out of bounds during the second quarter of the game on October 6, 2018 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 06: Julian Huff #20 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers pushes Noah Fant #87 of the Iowa Hawkeyes out of bounds during the second quarter of the game on October 6, 2018 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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WINSTON SALEM, NC – OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Greg Dortch #89 celebrates with tight end Cam Serigne #85 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after scoring a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals late in the first quarter of the football game at BB&T Field on October 28, 2017 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images)
WINSTON SALEM, NC – OCTOBER 28: Wide receiver Greg Dortch #89 celebrates with tight end Cam Serigne #85 of the Wake Forest Demon Deacons after scoring a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals late in the first quarter of the football game at BB&T Field on October 28, 2017 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

Round 7, Pick 247: Greg Dortch, WR, Wake Forest

The Vikings have the receiver position handled with Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen, but are still looking for a reliable No. 3 option for second-year starter Kirk Cousins. After drafting Laquon Treadwell in the first round in 2015, and signing Aldrick Robinson early in the 2018 season, Minnesota is still looking for a potential answer.

Wake Forest’s Greg Dortch (5-7, 175 pounds) is a nice option as a late-round flier. He’s undersized for the NFL, but projects similarly to reliable slot receiver Jamison Crowder, who began his career with the Washington Redskins and was signed to a new deal this offseason by the New York Jets.

"“Smooth, fluid slot receiver whose smallish build is overshadowed by his toughness in the middle of the field and talent as a return man. … He has the hands and quickness to become a future starting slot, but there will be teams who scratch him from their board due to his lack of size.” – NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein"

Dortch wasn’t invited to the NFL Combine and doesn’t project as anything more than a late-round pick. That said, in addition to being a reliable slot man, he has the ability to return kickoffs, which could interest the Vikings. Long-time veteran returner Marcus Sherels signed with the New Orleans Saints this offseason, which means Minnesota has a major hole to fill.

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