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10 worst Vikings draft picks during the Rick Spielman era

By Adam Patrick

Dec 10, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh (3) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2015; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings kicker Blair Walsh (3) against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Vikings 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman T.J. Clemmings (68) against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Texans 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman T.J. Clemmings (68) against the Houston Texans at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Texans 31-13. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

10. T.J. Clemmings, OT

Fourth round, 110th overall

(2015)

The jury is still out on Clemmings (for those who like to remain optimistic), but his first two seasons in Minnesota could not have gone much worse.

Regarded as a project when he was drafted, the Vikings were forced to start him as a rookie at right tackle when Phil Loadholt tore his Achilles during the 2015 preseason. As expected, Clemmings struggled mightily during his very first NFL season.

Last year, the hope was that he would be able to sit on the bench and progress more on the practice field. But injuries once again forced Minnesota to insert Clemmings into the starting lineup for most of the season and the results were pretty ugly.

Right now, this pick looks like a pretty big whiff by the Vikings, but there is still time for Clemmings to redeem himself.

Notable players drafted after Clemmings:

Kwon Alexander (TB), Jay Ajayi (Mia), Grady Jarrett (Atl)

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