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draft picks is Olisaemeka (Oli) Udoh Womens Marcus Epps Jersey , a right-tackle out of Elon University. The Vikings drafted him in the sixth round, number 193 overall.Big..." Minnesota Vikings 2019 NFL DraftBreaking Down Olisaemeka (Oli) Udoh New,35commentsCDTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Breaking Down Olisaemeka (Oli) Udoh TwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailTim Cowie/Tim Cowie PhotographyOne of the more intriguing of the Vikings’ Day 3 draft picks is Olisaemeka (Oli) Udoh, a right-tackle out of Elon University. The Vikings drafted him in the sixth round, number 193 overall.Big and Raw Tackle ProspectOli Udoh Measurables Of course the first thing that stands out about Udoh is his size.He’s a mountain of a man at 6’5 1/2” and 323 lbs.He’s got long 35 3/8” arms, and is also very wide, with a broad chest and thick tree-trunks for thighs. He’s also a guy without a lot of bad weight - fairly muscular overall. Comparing his measurables to a top prospect in this year’s draft like Cody Ford, Udoh compares similarly, if not favorably overall.In short, he’s got all the ideal size traits for an NFL right tackle.Athletically, he might be described as athletic for his size.He ran an excellent 40 yard dash Ameer Abdullah Jersey , had average ‘burst’ rankings - vertical and broad jump - and fairly poor agility drills - 20 yard shuttle and 3-cone drill.He’s said to have fairly quick feet when it comes to pass protection, but on the other hand may lack the lateral quickness and agility necessary to be a good zone run blocker. Of course he has the size and strength to be an effective drive blocker, but not quick enough to be an effective puller.All these comments may create some confusion in terms of what he may or may not be capable of, but they miss the central point about Udoh as a prospect:his is very raw.Technique and Mean Streak Very UnderdevelopedUdoh played four years at Elon University, the smallest school in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) conference of the FCS.Not known for its offensive line coaching and development, among other things, Udoh didn’t develop much.And so, despite his experience, Udoh’s technique is still very raw.The other thing that shows up in his tape is a lack of urgency, playing through the whistle, and that nasty Danielle Hunter Jersey , competitive toughness.When Udoh won his rep, he often just used his mass to neutralize smaller defenders, or simply push them out of the way. What you often see in his tape, and in scouting comments, is that while he is big and strong, he plays somewhat tentatively - perhaps unsure of his assignment or technique, or lacking confidence.Whatever the reason, this seems to negatively effect his competitive toughness.It may also be that he didn’t have to work too hard much of the time against CAA competition to win his rep.In any case, when plays break down, you sometimes see Udoh just kinda chasing guys around or lagging behind the play.A Big Project All of that leaves Vikings offensive line coach Rick Dennison with a big project to develop.He was for taking a chance on Udoh with a mid to late round pick, and unlocking his potential will fall to him and his staff.Dennison may be banking on a couple things in hopes of cashing in on this late round pick.First Linval Joseph Jersey , an upgrade in coaching may help Udoh to make big strides in improving his technique, and hopefully develop more confidence and competitive toughness along the way.Improving things like better use of his hands/punch, better use of leverage, developing more consistent set-points in pass protection, footwork/body control in run blocking, and zone blocking in particular.What is encouraging about Udoh, coming out of a small school program and facing 3rd rate competition, is that he had a good showing in the EW Shrine game and held his own during the Senior Bowl.That shows he has the ability to step-up his game and compete well against better competition.How far he can take it remains to be seen, but hopefully we’ll get a chance to see how he fares in training camp and pre-season action.Expectations Best case scenario, if Udoh takes to NFL coaching like a duck to water, and he’s able to incorporate technique improvements in stride over the course of the off-season and training camp Brett Jones Jersey , earning more reps along the way, and demonstrating good technique and competitive toughness in pre-season action, he could challenge Rashod Hill for the swing tackle job.Perhaps a more likely outcome, however, is that Udoh shows some improvement from OTAs through training camp that is promising enough for a spot on the practice squad.This would set him up, with continued improvement, to compete for the swing tackle position next year, and eventually starting right tackle. But for now Udoh will have to show he’s as fit mentally as he is physically for the job at hand to earn a roster or practice squad spot.Scouting Notes and CommentsBelow are some scouting reports on Oli Udoh, which are very consistent.Scouting FilmBelow is some tape on Udoh, wearing #73.The first couple are highlight reels of sorts.Here is some Senior Bowl tape of Udoh (#73 on the North team):And a game tape : MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Supreme Court has dismissed former Vikings defensive lineman Al Noga’s claim that his dementia is related to concussions he suffered during his playing years with the NFL team.In a unanimous decision, the high court on Wednesday threw out Noga’s workers’ compensation award. The court said the Vikings’ treatment of Noga’s headaches with over-the-counter medicines was sufficient and that his claim Dan Bailey Jersey , filed in 2015, came too late.Noga played for the Vikings from 1988-1992. The court said he tackled with a “headfirst style” beginning in high school and suffered from headaches even then. When Noga played in the NFL, he continued to lead with his head, something the league has since addressed.Noga’s lawyers told the Star Tribune they are concerned about retired athletes in Minnesota who suffer slow, progressive dementia, caused by work-related concussions that happened decades ago.