Four rookies that could make a difference for the Vikings in 2017

Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) works out prior to the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) works out prior to the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) works out prior to the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Bucky Hodges (7) works out prior to the ACC Championship college football game at Camping World Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Of the Minnesota Vikings’ 11 selections in this year’s NFL Draft, who can help out the most in their very first season with the team?

Starting on Friday, May 5, the Minnesota Vikings will get their first look at how all their rookies look in purple as the team will be holding their rookie mini-camp from Friday to Sunday. This will be a great opportunity for the Vikings’ draft picks to prove exactly why they were worthy of the team’s selection this year.

Of Minnesota’s 11 new players from the 2017 draft, there are some that are more ready to make the switch from college to the NFL than others.

Over the next few months, the Vikings will be able to figure out exactly which players in their newest rookie class will actually be able to see some playing time. Of the rookies that are expected to see some time on the field in 2017, which can make the most impact for Minnesota during their upcoming season?

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