The Vikings are mixing things up on their offensive line heading into the 2020 season.
After releasing Josh Kline in the offseason, the Vikings are moving Pat Elflein from left guard to right guard.
Elflein, a 2017 third-round pick out of Ohio State, is excited about the move.
“I feel good. I’m excited to compete. Versatility is a big thing in this league, so being able to play multiple positions will be good,” Elflein said via Vikings.com. “I’m just excited to get out there and be able to compete at the right guard spot.”
Last season, Elflein finished with a Pro Football Focus grade of 62.3, more than a 20-point increase from a not-so-great 2018 season.
With about three weeks to go before the regular season starts, it appears as if the left guard starting spot will be a competition between Dakota Dozier and Aviante Collins, but second-round pick Ezra Cleveland appears to be in the mix as well.