Story by
4 Offensive Linemen Come to MIN for Workout with Vikings
- Story by
- 4 Offensive Linemen Come to MIN for Workout with Vikings
USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
People took notice yesterday when the Minnesota Vikings opted to cut depth large lad Trevor Keegan , a veteran who had been tasked with solidifying the depth for the interior of the offensive line.
Do the Vikings do anything to help what is a beat up collection of offensive linemen?
Advertisement
Per Alec Lewis of The Athletic , the Vikings brought four blockers to town for a workout . The four players who tried to impress Minnesota's decision makers are guard Wyatt Bowles, guard C.J. Hanson, offensive tackle Isaiah Jatta, and offensive tackle Corey Robinson. A decision did get made earlier today for who to sign.
Several Offensive Linemen Workout for Vikings
The Vikings' final call was to sign Robinson.
Jordan Schultz delivers the word, writing , "The #Vikings are signing OL Corey Robinson II after having him in for a workout. Robinson is an undrafted free agent out of Arkansas who was with the Bengals after the draft."
Advertisement
Just on a basic level, note that Robinson offers great size at 6'5″ and 311 pounds. His best bet for carving out some playing time would be to show some versatility and pizzazz on specials. Essentially, get in there for field goal blocking duties while proving to the coaching staff that he could do solid work at either OT or G.
His college career featured stops on Kansas, Georgia Tech, and then Arkansas. A collegiate journeyman, then, and somebody who did some work with the Bengals prior to landing in Minnesota.
Sep 13, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Arkansas Razorback offensive lineman Corey Robinson II (51) waits for the snap during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Otherwise, Hanson appears to offer the most intrigue.
The lineman stands at 6'5″ and weighs 300 pounds. In the 2024 NFL Draft, the Chiefs scooped him up at No. 248 overall, which arrives in the 7th Round. He has since been worked into the mix in Kansas City, albeit in a modest manner. His career, at least as it relates to on-field work, involves 32 snaps on offense alongside 12 snaps on special teams.
Advertisement
Prior to the '24 draft, Lance Zierlein assigned a 6th-Round grade before offering this blurb : "Durable three-year starting guard with a captain's "C" added to his jersey in 2023. Hanson plays with terrific technique and gets into Phase 1 of his pass and run blocks with good balance and positioning. His hand placement as a run blocker is above average, while his pass punch is well-timed and accurate."
More: "Hanson does the right things, but he simply lacks the play strength needed to match up with NFL defensive tackles. Hanson could be a potential late-round or free-agent target for a team looking to add muscle and mass during a year on the practice squad."
Aug 22, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs guard C.J. Hanson (61) at the line of scrimmage against the Chicago Bears during the game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Now go ahead and consider what the Vikings' offensive line depth looks like moving into Week 9:
| LT1 Christian Darrisaw |
LG1 Joe Huber |
C1 Blake Brandel |
RG1 Will Fries |
RT1 Brian O'Neill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LT2 Ryan Van Demark |
C2: Michael Jurgens |
RT2 Caleb Tiernan |
Part of the problem is that 1st-Round guard Donovan Jackson was lost for the season, depleting the depth. Moreover, Nick Samac — somebody capable of playing at either guard or center — has been sorting through an injury.
Advertisement
The practice squad then boasts guard Henry Byrd, guard Josh Priebe, and offensive tackle Jack Nelson. Byrd has been in the Twin Cities for a little while, evidently impressing the coaching staff. He could get shuffled up to solidify the game depth in a pinch.
Next up for the Vikings is a MNF game against the Buffalo Bills.
Also Read on Vikings Territory: Week 9 NFL Picks: Can the Vikings Get Off the Schneid vs. Bills?
Related Headlines
