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This series will be your guide to the 2024 draft class. From scouting reports to mock drafts and exploring different scenarios, we will be covering the NFL draft and the future of the Minnesota Vikings from all angles.
The focus of the draft class in this space will be on the Vikings’ major needs at quarterback, running back, defensive line and edge rusher. We will also focus on wide receiver since it’s a loaded class and an increased chance to get a Stefon Diggs-type steal in the later rounds.
The Vikings are slated to have 9 picks going into the NFL draft and they need to make the most out of them.undefined
Background
Brandon Dorlus
- Oregon
- Height-6031
- Weight-272 lbs
- Fifth-year senior
- 3-Star recruit per 247 Sports
- Stats: 108 tackles, 58 solo, 27.0 tackles for loss, 12.0 sacks, 14 passes defended, 1 fumble recovery
- Games watched: Washington 2023, USC 2023, Oregon State 2023
Strengths
Dorlus is an interesting player. He is a true 3T/EDGE hybrid with Oregon using him at both throughout each game watches.
Displays a good first step. Uses it at this best to cross the face of interior defenders and get them playing catchup.
Displays a stong and thick lower half that he uses to his advantage. His feet never stop moving and help him generate real push on the interior.
Dorlus is really good with his hands. He does a great job keeping his chest clean and preventing the blocker from engaging, allowing him to get leverage in the trunches.
Weaknesses
Dorlus doens’t have a great athletic profile. He wins mainly with strength and hand usage. Doesn’t have great quickness nor burst to explode past linemen.
Would like to see him get a little bit stronger in his upper half. Without a great athletic profile, maximizing his strength profile is going to be key. Dropping to 272 lbs for the Senior Bowl felt like a weird move.
Right now, Dorlus is a tweener. Only weighed in at 272 lbs at the Senior Bowl but his best fit looks to be at 3T or 5T in an odd front.
Overview
| Quickness/Penetration | 16.3/20 |
| Power | 7.7/10 |
| Pass Rush Moves | 8.0/10 |
| Counters | 7.4/10 |
| Leverage | 7.8/10 |
| Tackling | 7.4/10 |
| Size/Length | 7.7/10 |
| Run Defense | 8.2/10 |
| Awareness | 8.1/10 |
| Grade | 78.6/100 Third Round |
Dorlus is an interesting player. He was used all across the line but at only 272 lbs, his best spot is going to be on the inside. He will need to bulk up a bit to really maximize his ability on the interior.
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