The Minnesota Vikings selected guard Colby Gossett out of Appalachian State with the 213th overall pick in the sixth round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
Gossett, who's expected to be a backup in his first season, is the second addition to the Vikings' offensive line in this draft following second-round offensive tackle Brian O'Neill.
Colby Gossett Bio
Position: G
School: Appalachian State
College Experience: Redshirt Senior
Height: 6-5
Weight: 315 lbs
What the analysts are saying
- "Hitch in his punch allows defenders to land first. Plays with wide hands. Feet are heavy. Will lean laterally to make up for sluggish mirror and can be knocked off-balance." - Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- "He possesses the core strength and flexibility to handle bull rushers, playing with his knees bent and butt down."
- Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com
Athletic testing
| Event | Result |
|---|---|
| 40-yard Dash | 5.20 sec |
| Bench Press | 32 reps |
| Vertical Jump | 25 inches |
| Broad Jump | 103 inches |
| 3-Cone Drill | 7.60 sec |
| 20-yard Shuttle | 4.83 sec |
