Which interior offensive lineman makes most sense for the Vikings? A conversation with Brandon Thorn: Ep. 72 | Presented by First Resource Bank
Episode description
Brandon Thorn, who has studied and spent time with many of the best offensive line prospects in the 2025 NFL Draft, joins The Alec Lewis Show to talk about which interior offensive lineman makes the most sense for the Vikings. He gives his evaluations on Tyler Booker, Gray Zabel, Donovan Jackson and more. He also provides some thoughts on Minnesota's signings of Ryan Kelly and Will Fries, and what their additions mean for the Vikings' offensive line. This show is presented by First Resource Bank, which serves the needs of small businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. For more information, here is their website:
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Sections 0:00 Intro 2:18 Bringing in Brandon Thorn 3:15 Thoughts on Ryan Kelly and Will Fries additions 6:50 Will Fries's arc as a player 10:14 General thoughts on offensive line draft class 12:15 Tyler Booker evaluation 16:00 Tyler Booker's fit with Vikings 17:30 Gray Zabel scouting report 21:10 Donovan Jackson thoughts 24:10 Other IOL prospects to monitor 28:15 Vikings OL ranking if they land Gray Zabel