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Vikings are projected to replace a key OL in 2027 NFL Mock Draft
TL;DR
The Minnesota Vikings are projected to select LSU tackle Jordan Seaton with the 12th pick in the 2027 NFL Draft. This move comes as the team seeks to strengthen its offensive line after addressing the defensive line in the 2026 draft.
Key points
- Vikings projected to draft Jordan Seaton with 12th pick in 2027
- Seaton is a tackle from LSU with 22 career starts
- Vikings addressed defensive line in 2026 NFL Draft
- Missing playoffs could lead to front office changes
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The Minnesota Vikings addressed the defensive line with two of their top three picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Could they answer that by addressing the offensive side of the line in next year's draft?
Cooper Petanga of CBS Sports made his own self-proclaimed Way-too-early 2027 NFL mock draft. He has the Vikings addressing the offensive line with the 12th pick, taking LSU tackle Jordan Seaton.
"Armed with 22 career starts, Seaton will play his next season under Lane Kiffin in Baton Rouge after transferring from Colorado," Petanga wrote of Seaton. "A highly skilled, athletic offensive tackle, some evaluators believe he could ultimately transition to the right side to ease his move to Sundays. While the talent is evident, he remains far from a finished product."
There are a few things to unpack here. First, the Vikings' drafting 12th overall could lead to major front office changes, as they'd be missing the playoffs for a second straight year.
Second, drafting Seaton could mean replacing right tackle Brian O'Neill, who will be a free agent, or replacing Christian Darrisaw if he again doesn't appear fully comfortable after his ACL tear in 2024.
Of course, fans will want Minnesota to pick later in the draft. But with O'Neill set to turn 31 this September, the offensive line could be a target no matter where the Vikings pick. Because of that, Seaton is a name for Vikings fans to keep in mind this college season.
This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: Vikings land star OL Jordan Seaton in 2027 NFL Mock Draft
Q&A
Who is Jordan Seaton and why is he a top pick for the Vikings?
Jordan Seaton is an athletic offensive tackle from LSU, projected to be selected 12th overall by the Vikings in the 2027 NFL Draft due to his potential and skill set.
What does the Vikings' 12th pick in the 2027 NFL Draft indicate about their season?
The Vikings drafting 12th overall suggests they may be facing significant changes in the front office after potentially missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
How did the Vikings address their offensive line in previous drafts?
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Vikings focused on their defensive line, using two of their top three picks on that area, indicating a shift in focus for the upcoming 2027 draft.