The Minnesota Vikings have plenty of needs on their roster this offseason, and the defensive line is one position not getting much attention.
On Friday, Tom Fornelli of CBS Sports released his latest mock draft and had the Vikings selecting Pittsburgh defensive lineman Calijah Kancey.
It’s so unfair to compare anybody to Aaron Donald, but Kancey is a disruptive, undersized interior defensive lineman who played at Pitt. The difference is I never doubted Aaron Donald’s ability to hold up against the run, and I have some concerns about Kancey’s ability to do so. That said, he’s lightning-quick off the ball and can blow plays up before they’ve begun. There aren’t many interior guys like him.- Fornelli
While it’s still to be determined if the Vikings are bringing back Dalvin Tomlinson, a move for Kancey could make a lot of sense. He’s a very physical defensive lineman with a relentless motor and a knack for sifting through traffic and making a play.
There is an upside for him to be a better interior pass rusher, but should the Vikings select Kancey, they would be getting a stable cog on the defensive line with immense potential.
