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to the high-powered offenses of the Kansas City Chiefs Tyler Lockett Color Rush Jersey , LA Rams, and New Orleans Saints. The reality is that for a long time now it has simply been a loaded defensive class. That’s why many mock drafts are overloaded with defensive players in the first round, specifically centered around defensive linemen on the inside and out. Over at ProFootballFocus, 20 of 32 picks were defenders, including number one pick Nick Bosa, five of the top seven, 14 of the top 19, and 16 of the top 24, leading into the Seattle Seahawks’ projected pick at 25.That’s where PFF has them selecting Notre Dame interior lineman Jerry Tillery as the “Malik McDowell” project they’re still looking for.The senior Tillery has played four years at Notre Dame, including three as a full-time starter. He had 56 tackles, nine for a loss, and 4.5 sacks in 13 games last year. He has 28, 8.5, and seven this season as the Fighting Irish are headed to the College Football Playoff, potentially giving him two more high-profile games to showcase his talents.He’s listed at 305 pounds and he’s notably tall for a 3-tech, as McDowell was at 6’6 and 300 lbs. Take Geno Atkins and Aaron Donald, both “undersized” at tackle, who are both 6’1. Jarran Reed checks in at 6’3. No DT at the combine this year was 6’6 or above, while McDowell and Jarron Jones were the only such players in 2017. It was more of a trend in the early 2000s, when Richard Seymour, Marcus Stroud, Albert Haynesworth, and John Henderson were all first round picks at 6’6 or 6’7. No 6’6 or over defensive tackle has gone in the first round since Haynesworth and Henderson in 2002. I see only nine 6’6 or taller defensive tackles at the combine in the last 16 years, including former Seahawk Alan Branch Frank Clark Color Rush Jersey , a second rounder in 2007. The most recent “success” is Chris Jones, a second rounder of the Chiefs in 2016 who is a certain Pro Bowler with 10.5 sacks this season, albeit as a “defensive end” in a 3-4. Where would Jones play in Seattle? Would he be as successful? Probably, but I’m just throwing those questions out there for everyone to think about.I’m also thinking about him playing next to Poona Ford, the NFL’s shortest defensive lineman.If the Seahawks selected Tillery, would he strictly play inside, or would they have him lining opposite of a very rich Frank Clark? Here’s a preseason write up on him by Chris Trapasso:Some more notes at The Draft Network, which does include some review of his 2018 season (click link for more info, this is just a sample):Tillery draw all kinds of praise for his game against Stanford this season, including this one by Rob Rang (I see several outlets list him at 6’5, so take that into account now, I guess we’ll see the official word in February):The Seahawks definitely need defensive line help, including as an interior rusher to pair with Reed. They tried that with the failed Sheldon Richardson experiment and the McDowell selection before it, the injury to him being what triggered the trade for Sheldon. They signed and released Tom Johnson. They probably like what Shamar Stephen is doing but he’s a free agent and his one-year trial run may end. Even re-signing Stephen wouldn’t preclude them from drafting a defensive tackle, which honestly ... probably isn’t even going to be a first rounder.Seattle always trades down, but they’ll be even more inclined to do so because of the trade for Duane Brown that included their 2019 second rounder. The Seahawks could be picking in the 20s now because of their win streak that could get them into the playoffs, so 25 is a fair estimate. At that point, the Seahawks are probably going to be making and receiving calls to move down and maybe add a day two pick. Given the abundance of talented defensive lineman next year, it makes it even more likely that they’ll be comfortable getting “their guy” in the second round, just as they did with Clark, Reed, and they thought, McDowell. If Seattle selects Tillery, I doubt it will be at 25. And given his talent for a productive and successful Notre Dame team Dion Jordan Color Rush Jersey , a good combine could make him out of range for the Seahawks eventually. MINNESOTA VIKINGS (14-4)New faces: Offensive coordinator John DeFilippo, QB Kirk Cousins, DT Sheldon Richardson, PK Daniel Carlson, CB/KR Mike Hughes, C/G Brett Jones, SS George Iloka, WR Kendall Wright, OL Tom Compton, QB Trevor Siemian, OT Brian O’Neill.Key losses: Offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur, QB Case Keenum, QB Sam Bradford, QB Teddy Bridgewater, RB Jerick McKinnon, G/C Joe Berger, PK Kai Forbath, WR Jarius Wright, DT Tom Johnson, DT Shamar Stephen, OL Jeremiah Sirles.Strengths: Defense that led NFL in fewest yards and fewest points allowed per game last season only got stronger with free agent additions Richardson and Iloka. First-round draft pick Hughes, also potential kick returner, provides depth at critical position in mix for nickel package playing time in slot with Mackensie Alexander and Terence Newman. FS Harrison Smith and CB Xavier Rhodes headline one of best secondaries in league. Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs give newcomer Cousins one of best WR tandems in NFL, with veteran TE Kyle Rudolph viable red zone target. Cousins topped 4 Tedric Thompson Color Rush Jersey ,000 passing yards for Washington while playing in every game over each of last three years.Weaknesses: OL lost Berger to retirement and starting LG Nick Easton in training camp to neck injury. Starting C Pat Elflein has missed entire preseason, recovering from offseason ankle and shoulder surgeries. Second-round draft pick O’Neill is long-term project, with questionable depth at OT spots in case of injury to Riley Reiff and/or Rashod Hill. Sudden death of OL coach Tony Sparano right before training camp was big blow. Special teams bear watching, too, with rookie Carlson taking over high-pressure position for Forbath and P Ryan Quigley coming off so-so 2017. Vikings did not have any kickoff or punt return TDs last year, and coverage units were burned often during preseason.Fantasy Players To Watch: RB Dalvin Cook. Well on way to stellar rookie year, Cook tore ACL in left knee in fourth game. He averaged 112 yards from scrimmage, 22 total touches and three receptions per game and scored two TDs in abbreviated debut. Latavius Murray, who rushed for 745 yards and eight TDs over last 10 games of regular season, provides proven backup.Vegas Says: Super Bowl 12-1. Over/under wins 10.Expectations: After riding Keenum to NFC championship game, fueled by last-second TD pass to Diggs in playoffs against Saints dubbed “Minneapolis Miracle,” Vikings made sure Super Bowl window stayed open. Went all in on three-year, fully guaranteed $84 million contract to add Cousins to roster that was already one of most stacked in league. With recent big-buck extensions for Diggs, DE Danielle Hunter and LB Eric Kendricks, front office is keeping band together as long as possible under salary cap. Repeating last season’s record will be tough task, though, with OL uncertainty and stiffer schedule that includes road trips to face Rams, Eagles, Patriots and Seahawks. Plus, rival Packers have QB Aaron Rodgers back from injury.