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Vikings 90-man roster player profile: IOL Chris Reed

Welcome to the beginning of our 2023 season preview content!

Over the next few weeks, we will be looking at each player on the roster in-depth with backgrounds and how they currently project forward on the Minnesota Vikings roster.

What is the best-case scenario? What is the worst-case scenario? What should we expect from them during the preseason and beyond? We will break all of that down here.

As a staff, all of us at Vikings Wire ranked the entire 90-man roster 1-90 and will be releasing player profiles in reverse order.

Background

Name: Chris Reed

Rank: 38

Height: 6’5″

Weight: 300 lbs

Experience:  8th year

College: Minnesota St.

Stats (in NFL): 68 games, 30 starts

Votes: 

Tyler Forness: 34

Kevin Fielder: 38

Judd Zulgad: 41

Saivion Mixson: 38

Average: 37.75

Best case scenario

Reed is a talented guard that is a great sixth offensive lineman. He played well with the Colts prior to joining the Vikings in 2022. He spent the season learning how to play center and started in week 18 due to injuries to both Garrett Bradbury and Austin Schlottmann.

The best-case scenario for Reed is that he continues to improve at snapping the ball and plays well when called upon. Based on how things went last season in regards to rotation, Reed will only play on special teams or due to injury.

Worst case scenario

One of the tough parts with a backup offensive lineman is getting playing time. Consistent reps and chemistry are important with playing the position, but that hasn’t happened under Kevin O’Connell. He also could have a disastrous training camp, which could cost him a roster spot.

What to expect in 2023

Reed is likely to earn the backup center/guard spot for the Vikings. Versatility is key with backup offensive lineman. If he needs to play, the Vikings can trust that Reed will be at least a replacement level player.

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