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Brandel

Brandel was drafted by the Vikings in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft and has been with the team ever since. He made two starts at right guard for the team in 2023. In 2022, the Vikings gave him three starts at left tackle. He will continue to be a versatile backup for the team this year.

Brandel appeared in nine games in 2022. Most of his action came in three spot-starts while left tackle Christian Darrisaw was injured. Brandel was solid in those starts and earned himself a spot on the roster as a backup for 2023.

Brandel (6'6/308) was a PAC-12 snap hog, making 39 career starts at left tackle after nine on the right side as a rookie. Technically sound, Brandel also committed remarkably few penalties, but he has short arms (33 1/4") for his size. The Vikes, who entered Day 3 with 13 picks, are taking a flier on Brandel’s size and reliability. He profiles well as a practice squadder.

Brandel (6'6/308) was a PAC-12 snap hog, making 39 career starts at left tackle after nine on the right side as a rookie. Technically sound, Brandel also committed remarkably few penalties, but he has short arms (33 1/4") for his size. The Vikes, who entered Day 3 with 13 picks, are taking a flier on Brandel’s size and reliability. He profiles well as a practice squadder.