Logan

Brown

Even with the Vikings in need of receiving bodies, Bolden didn’t do enough in camp to justify a roster spot. The Vikings also waived CB Reddy Steward, CB Keenan Garber, RB Tre Stewart, S Mishael Powell, T Logan Brown, OL Zach Bailey, WR Robert Lewis and DL Travis Bell to go along with the previously announced releases of QB Brett Rypien and OLB Cam Gill.

Brown (6’6/311) spent his first four years at Wisconsin as a part-time reserve swing tackle before sustaining a lower-leg injury after transferring to Kansas in 2023. He made the most of his first starting opportunity though, allowing zero sacks or hits and just six pressures with a solid 82.5 overall grade at RT in 2024. A late bloomer, Brown is intriguing for his incredible athleticism — which he backed up with 90th percentile testing marks in the vertical and broad jumps, both agility tests and the 10-yard split for a freaky 9.50 RAS. He’s more proficient in zone blocking schemes (85th percentile zone grade) to take advantage of his quick feet. While Brown is plagued by inconsistency and technical deficiencies, his athleticism gives him a high ceiling if he can put it all together.

Brown is considered one of -- if not the -- best offensive lineman in the class, so it goes without question that this is a tremendous get for Wisconsin. He was also considering Michigan, Florida and Alabama to name a select few, and had offers from basically all of your major powers. Reports indicate that Brown (6'5/285) has “jolting” power and that he can get to the second level with athleticism. In the Badgers’ system, that’s huge. Brown could be another in a long line of impressive offensive lineman to make their way from Madison to the NFL.