The Vikings are going to draft a guard
I think of all the scenarios listed, this one is the second-most likely, with moving Reiff to guard and drafting a tackle only seeming more possible.
Kline was an average guard, and Minnesota has 12 total draft picks. Maybe the team has evaluated an interior lineman that they’re willing to take a chance on.
Iowa’s Tristan Wirfs has been projected by scouts as both a guard and a tackle, and Spielman recently talked about how he respects how well-coached former Hawkeyes can be. He could be a possible replacement to Kline or come in at tackle if Reiff, also a Hawkeyes alumnus, moves to guard.
He would be a great option and he gives Minnesota versatility by playing the interior and exterior, which could help if any offensive linemen were to suffer an injury and miss time.
There’s also Ohio State’s Jonah Jackson, who it seems might be available later than Wirfs, if Minnesota doesn’t want to spend a first-round pick on a guard. However, I think Minnesota should draft a guard sooner rather than later if that’s who they’re going to start next season. There’s no telling whether Minnesota will sign somebody, draft somebody or move current players around to replace Kline. I guess Vikings fans will have to wait and see how the offseason plays out.