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Dan Wiederer began covering the Vikings in 2011, enthusiastically delivering insight on the team across the Star Tribune's print and digital products. Prior to joining the Access Vikings team, he spent seven seasons covering ACC basketball at The Fayetteville (N.C.) Observer. He also covered the Chicago Bears in 2003 and 2004. Follow him on Twitter @StribDW.
Mark Craig has covered football and the NFL the past 20 years, including the Browns from 1991-95 and the Vikings and the NFL since 2003. Since 2008, Craig has served as one of the 44 Pro Football Hall of Fame selectors. He can be followed on Twitter at @markcraignfl.
Vikings schedule more player visits
Posted by: Chip Scoggins under The draft, Vikings, Vikings off the field Updated: March 16, 2011 - 10:21 AM
The Vikings are in the process of conducting private workouts with quarterback prospects -- a list that reportedly includes Cam Newton, Jake Locker and Andy Dalton. But they also want to get a closer look at some draft prospects at other positions as well.
The National Football Post reports that the Vikings are expected to bring in USC offensive tackle Tyron Smith and Georgia outside linebacker Justin Houston for visits, according to NFL sources.
The Vikings bring in prospects every year before the draft to get a better feel for their personalities, or to check on any medical concerns or other issues.
Offensive line is an area where the Vikings certainly could look to upgrade after a disappointing 2010 season. Smith (6-5, 315 pounds) is projected to be selected in the first half of the first round.
Here is the story on him from NFP.
At 6-3, 270 pounds, Houston is a hybrid outside linebacker/defensive end. He also is projected to be taken in the first round. He had 10 sacks for Georgia last season.
Here is NFP's story on Houston.
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