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2016 Minnesota Vikings positional evaluation: Tight ends

By Adam Carlson

Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates with quarterback Sam Bradford (8) his touchdown against the New York Giants in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings tight end Kyle Rudolph (82) celebrates with quarterback Sam Bradford (8) his touchdown against the New York Giants in the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /
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How did the Minnesota Vikings tight ends perform during the 2016 season? Check out the grades as well as a look ahead at each player’s 2017 outlook.

One group of players who didn’t get as much recognition as they deserved during the 2016 NFL season was the tight ends. Kyle Rudolph, Rhett Ellison, and David Morgan each contributed for the Minnesota Vikings in a big way, but not all got the attention of fans.

After injuries to the offensive line were putting quarterback Sam Bradford in danger, the Vikings made adjustments to keep extra protection, putting Ellison and Morgan in positions to block while Rudolph worked the passing game.

But how effective were these players in executing their assignments? What kind of grades did they earn? And how does their outlook seem for the 2017 season if they remain with the Minnesota Vikings?

Those questions are answered along with their statistics from the year. Let’s take a look at each tight end on the regular season roster for the Vikings starting with the rookie David Morgan.

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