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

By Adam Patrick

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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Nov 14, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls wide receiver Rodney Adams (87) celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 14, 2015; Tampa, FL, USA; South Florida Bulls wide receiver Rodney Adams (87) celebrates with fans after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter against the Temple Owls at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Rodney Adams, WR

After losing wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson to free agency this offseason, the Vikings have to find someone new in 2017 to take Patterson’s place as the team’s kick returner.

Enter Adams, a speedy pass catcher out of USF who returned kicks for the school in 2015 in and 2016. On 38 returns in the past two years, Adams ran back one kick for a touchdown and averaged 26.3 yards per kickoff return.

In addition to his possible role as the team’s new kick returner, Minnesota could also use Adams as another element to their ever-expanding offense. In college, he just had a knack for finding the end zone as he scored a total of 21 touchdowns in his last two seasons at USF.

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Who does not like guys who can score touchdowns? Right Cris Carter?

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