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2. Blocks and books
Brandel was named to the All-Pac-12 Second Team by multiple outlets during his senior season for which he was a team captain.
Analytics site Pro Football Focus issued a grade of 93.1 for Brandel's pass blocking last season, which was the best in the nation after he was judged to have allowed just one sack and four quarterback hurries. PFF graded Brandel at 90 overall and 82.5 in run blocking.
Brandel was named Pac-12 All-Academic Honorable Mention three times from 2016-18, and he graduated with a degree in business administration.
3. OK with at least one Duck
Brandel's selection occurred on the same day the Vikings tabbed Oregon linebacker Troy Dye in the fourth round.
The Oregon State-Oregon series is referred to as "The Civil War," and it is the fifth-most played college football rivalry game. The first football game between the schools occurred in 1894.
That said, Brandel vouched for Dye.
"We're teammates now. That dude is a fierce competitor, and he's obviously a great linebacker, too," Brandel said. "I know that I've got a good teammate in him because that guy plays the game the right way and he plays hard. Duck and Beav', I know there's a huge rivalry, but … I'm glad to have him on my team."
Dye is one of five former Ducks now on the Vikings roster, joining WR Bralon Addison, undrafted free agent T Brady Aiello, RB Tony Brooks-James and WR Dillon Mitchell.
Brandel can turn to QB Sean Mannion, who holds Beavers career records for passing yards (13,600), completions (1,187), attempts (1,838), completion percentage (64.6), passing touchdowns (83) and 11 games with at least 350 passing yards.