This is the second straight year where the Vikings' decision was a no-brainer.
The Vikings have exercised the fifth-year option on the rookie contract of left tackle Christian Darrisaw , the team announced on Monday. The No. 23 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft has developed into one of the better offensive tackles in the NFL, so this was a no-brainer for Minnesota's front office.Because Darrisaw hasn't made a Pro Bowl, his fifth-year salary for 2025 is projected at just over $16 million.
Darrisaw has played at a Pro Bowl level for the last two seasons, even if he hasn't earned those honors yet due to the tough competition at the position and the fact that he's missed a few games due to injury. The tackles who have filled the NFC's four Pro Bowl spots in each of the last two years are Trent Williams, Lane Johnson, Penei Sewell, and Tristan Wirfs.
Back in the 2021 draft, the Vikings' previous Rick Spielman-led regime traded back from 14 to 23 and picked Darrisaw, which turned out to be quite the move. He began his rookie season on the sidelines while recovering from a groin injury, but stepped into the starting lineup in Week 6 and showed signs of greatness by improving as the season went along. In his second season, he became one of the NFL's elite tackles, earning a 90.3 PFF grade that trailed only Williams at the position.
The 6'5", 315-pound Darrisaw is a rare offensive lineman who makes highlight plays on a regular basis. He's a physically dominant left tackle with an incredible blend of strength, athleticism, technique, and consistency. Darrisaw, who turns 25 this summer, looks poised to be one of the game's best offensive linemen for many years to come.This was the second consecutive year where the Vikings had a no-brainer decision on a fifth-year option.
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