Brandel was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 203rd overall pick in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft. He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the Vikings on July 27, 2020, and activated four days later.
Brandel was waived by the Vikings during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Vikings on January 4, 2021.
On September 25, 2021, Brandel was waived by the Vikings and re-signed to the practice squad.[9] He was promoted to the active roster on October 18, 2021.[
Blake Brandel Contract
Oregon State offensive lineman Blake Brandel, one of the Vikings’ two sixth-round picks in April, has come to terms with Minnesota. His deal is a four-year contract worth $3.46 million and a signing bonus of just under $165,000. Brandel started 48 consecutive games for the Beavers over the course of his career, which is pretty darn impressive.
Blake Brandel NFL Draft profile
Blake Brandel played college football at Oregon State and was drafted by the Vikings in the sixth round of the 2020 NFL Draft.
Blake Brandel PFF
In his senior season, Brandel earned a 93.1 pass-blocking grade by PFF, the best mark in the nation. Overall, he earned a 90.0 grade, which was the sixth-best mark nationally. In the 2019 season, he allowed just one sack and four overall QB hurries.
Blake Brandel Jersey
Blake Brandel wears a number 62 jersey for the Vikings with his name BRANDEL inscribed at the back.