Four rookies that could make a difference for the Vikings in 2017
By Adam Patrick
Bucky Hodges, TE
Speaking of versatility, Hodges has the potential to add a unique element to the Vikings’ offense in 2017.
At 6-foot-6, 257 pounds, the young tight end could end up turning into a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. He is already coming to the team with a chip on his shoulder after falling to the sixth round of the draft and that should only add more fuel to his fire during his rookie season.
In 2016, he averaged almost 15 yards per catch and a touchdown reception every other game. If Hodges finds a way to get some decent time in the offense this year, the combination of him and Kyle Rudolph on the field at the same time could send shivers down the spines of Minnesota’s 2017 opponents.