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Minnesota Vikings release first unofficial depth chart of 2017

By Adam Carlson

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter on December 20, 2015 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Mike Zimmer of the Minnesota Vikings on the sidelines against the Chicago Bears in the second quarter on December 20, 2015 at TCF Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 01: Marcus Sherels #35 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the football toward the endzone for a 65 yard punt return against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Soldier Field on November 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – NOVEMBER 01: Marcus Sherels #35 of the Minnesota Vikings runs the football toward the endzone for a 65 yard punt return against the Chicago Bears in the first quarter at Soldier Field on November 1, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Return Specialists

Kick Returners

  1. Marcus Sherels
  2. Rodney Adams
  3. Jerick McKinnon
  4. Isaac Fruechte

Punt Returners

  1. Marcus Sherels
  2. Rodney Adams
  3. Stacy Coley
  4. Isaac Fruechte

Once again, Sherels will be the man handling punt returns for the Vikings, but it also seems he has the advantage when it comes to returning kicks for the team as well. However, he still has plenty of competition for the job.

Adams may be a rookie, but he has a lot of speed and athleticism which make him an interesting choice for the job. He joins running back McKinnon and wide receiver Fruechte in challenging for the job, and they should all rotate during the preseason and get shots at returns.

The punt chart is likely just for show. For now, this is Sherels’ job to lose.

Next: Vikings 2017 schedule breakdown

What do you think of the Minnesota Vikings first unofficial depth chart? What were the biggest surprises on the lists and who do you believe will rise up these charts as the preseason goes on? Leave your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below.

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