More mocks and a couple of new faces this week"018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsNFL Draft2019 Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft Database2019 Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft Database Irv Smith white jersey , Version 5.0New,66commentsMore mocks and a couple of new faces this weekCDTShareTweetShareShare2019 Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft Database, Version 5.0James Snook-USA TODAY SportsAs opposed to the past couple of weeks, where the new version of the Mock Draft Database has been delayed a bit, I’ve managed to get this week’s version up bright and early for everyone. That means you can have your breakfast and scroll through the latest collection of what experts across the internet have the Minnesota Vikings doing in the upcoming NFL Draft.Yes, we are up to 80 mocks this week, and we’ve even managed to weed the majority of the pre-free agency mocks out to make things more reflective of current trends. Half of the mocks in our Database for this week are dated after last week’s update, so there are plenty of fresh takes in these mocks. With that, here is the complete list of the mocks that make up our Database for this week.2019 Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft Database, Version 5.0SiteNameDateRound 1 (18)Round 2 (50)Round 3 (81)SiteNameDateRound 1 (18)Round 2 (50)Round 3 (81)Once again the offensive linemen are dominating the first-round projections for the Vikings, but for the second week in a row their overall percentage of the donut has decreased. This week, the offensive linemen account for 67 of our 80 selections (83.75%), which is down from the 85.7% they held on to last week.Just like last week, we have just two players that have reached double figures in selections. Oklahoma offensive lineman Cody Ford continues to crush the competition Irv Smith Minnesota Vikings Jerseys , as he’s the name called for the Vikings by 26 of our selectors this week (32.5%), while Alabama offensive tackle Jonah Williams is still comfortably in second place with 15 selections (18.75%). Those two take up over half of the selections by themselves, so if it seems like their names show up a lot. . .well, that’s because they do.Washington State offensive tackle Andre Dillard is alone in third place this week, collecting eight selections (10%), while Kansas State guard Dalton Risner is in fourth place this week with five selections (6.25%). All four of those players saw their number of selections go up this week, while the rest of the offensive linemen in our Database either held steady or trended downward slightly.North Carolina State center Garrett Bradbury and Boston College guard Chris Lindstrom each tallied four selections this week (5% each). Florida offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor had two selections in this week’s Database (2.5%), while three other linemen had one selection each. They are Mississippi tackle Greg Little, Texas A&M center Erik McCoy, and Washington offensive tackle Kaleb McGary, who makes his debut this week (1.25% each).The lone player to drop out of our Database this week is West Virginia tackle Yodny Cajuste, who did not pick up any selections this time around.That means that there are 13 picks left to go around to the remaining positions, and the defensive linemen find themselves back in second place after a couple of weeks down the list. The leader at that position this week is Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins, who jumped up to three selections this week (3.75%). Houston defensive tackle Ed Oliver held steady with his two selections from last week (2.5%) Minnesota Vikings Jerseys 2019 , and we have another debuting player this week, as Mississippi State defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons picked up one selection to appear in our Database for the first time (1.25%).Tight ends and linebackers are once again tied with three selections for each position group. Once again, Devin Bush out of Michigan is holding everything down for the linebackers, as he held steady with his three selections this week (3.75%). As far as the tight ends, T.J. Hockenson saw a slight drop to two selections this week (2.5%), while Noah Fant held steady at one selection (1.25%).And once again, thanks to the Houston Chronicle, we have another defensive back making his debut this week. This time, it was John McClain. . .as opposed to his partner in crime, Aaron Wilson. . .who channeled his inner Mike Zimmer and had the Vikings selecting a cornerback in Round 1. So, thanks to him, we welcome Louisiana State cornerback Greedy Williams to our Database with his one selection (1.25%).So, here are your graphical representations for this week, starting with the donut graph. Things are getting a little crowded Irv Smith black jersey , so I’ve had to move some of the names around, but they do have lines pointing to their corresponding slice of the donut so you know who is who. You may click the picture to embiggen it.In addition, we have the trends graph for this week, which shows how things have changed over the six weeks we’ve been doing our Database for this draft season. This one may be embiggened by clicking upon it as well.That’s your Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft Database for this week, ladies and gentlemen! It’s hard to believe that we’ve got just three more of these before we finally get to the actual NFL Draft. Obviously, that’s a good thing, because then we’ll get to see if Rick Spielman and company follow with what the experts are expecting or if they blaze their own trail.Thursday Open Thread: September 6th, 2018 Good Morning!Hope you’re having a great week and looking forward to the onset of the regular season. I know I am because I can watch all the regular season games (thank you Sunday Ticket) and I’m looking forward to 17 plus weeks of meal planning on Sunday morning.Venison is my go to in many forms, on the grill of course, but I think I’ll mix it up a bit this year and start getting the necessaries for sub sandwiches or maybe make some pulled pork to eat during Vikings games.I’ll always have chips, guacamole and salsa to eat and I’m going to have to pick up some Jai Alai for the first regular season game.In the meantime, while we’re waiting impatiently for the regular season we’ll continue with our daily thread full of beer recommendations, nap strategies, crock pot and smoker recipes. Have another cup of coffee and drop by for some fan wisdom and snark. With that Irv Smith Jersey Mens , let’s do this.Around the DN since our last thread:From Chris the NFLPA has renamed the community service award after Alan Page and thereby continued to add to his already impressive legacy.Is Danny Isidora the starting center this weekend against the 49’ers?Maybe, check out this story by Ted.The Vikings have released S/CB Jack Tocho from the PS and signed CB Jalen Myrick to practice squad, no he can’t play gourd before you ask.Ted borrows a page from the four letter network with the top five reasons you can’t blame...Vikings centric of course.From the SB Nation site Outsports current Vikings employee Amy Werdine, an openly gay former college soccer player, was instrumental in getting the Vikings to have a booth at Twin Cities Pride.From Saxyprince could the backup quarterback situation derail the Vikings’ season? Nope, not if the Vikings name future HoF GOAT QB Kyle Sloter as the 2nd string.Vikings news from other sources:From Vikings.com Head Coach Mike Zimmer addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesday, as did QB Kirk Cousins, RB Dalvin Cook, and K Daniel Carlson.From their notebook C/G Brett Jones is adjusting on the fly ahead of a potential Vikings debut.Something I always highlight up here, the Vikings lunch break series, today the NFLPA renames their community service award after Vikings HoF player Alan Page.At 1500espn they name their Mr. Mankato, future HoF QB Slotergoat.Dalvin Cook ready to pick up where he left off after impressive start to rookie season.Kirk Cousins and the changing definition of success.It’s here!Deadspin’s Why Your Team Sucks: the Minnesota Vikings 2018.League news: From NFL.com Steelers, Le’Veon Bell’s agent exchanges barbs with the Steelers.Akiem Hicks: Packers O-line can’t block Khalil Mack.Shaquem Griffin to start at linebacker for Seahawks, good for him expect when his team plays the Vikings.There’s more Irv Smith Jersey nfl draft , check it out for yourself.We come to today’s media selection: Led Zeppelin-KashmirAgain, we all know the rules, but in case someone is new:-No discussion of politics or religion-No feeding of the trolls-This isn’t a male version of The View, so leave the gender hatred at the door-Keep the bad language to a minimum (using the spoiler tags, if you must)-Speaking of which, if discussing a newer show or movie, please use spoiler tags-No pictures that could get someone fired or in serious trouble with their employer-If you can’t disagree in a civil manner, feel free to go away-While navigating the open thread, just assume it’s sarcasm.