Minnesota Vikings: Five players flying under the radar

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Cooper Kupp #18 of the Los Angeles Rams fumbles the ball on the goal line in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Anthony Harris #41 of the Minnesota Vikings recovered the ball. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Cooper Kupp #18 of the Los Angeles Rams fumbles the ball on the goal line in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Anthony Harris #41 of the Minnesota Vikings recovered the ball. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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The Minnesota Vikings have a ton of big-name talent on their roster entering the 2018 season yet some of their key pieces are flying under the radar.

When thinking of the Minnesota Vikings, high-profile players like Harrison Smith, Xavier Rhodes, Stefon Diggs, and now Kirk Cousins are among the names that immediately come to the minds of fans.

However, Minnesota’s roster is packed with numerous talented players returning from last year’s team who aren’t getting the recognition they deserve for their contributions on the field as often as they should.

The five players included on this list are flying under the radar. They are often overlooked because of the outstanding play and media attention that is given to the bigger names on the team, but each of them has a big role to play with the team.

Each of these players spent their 2017 season with the Vikings but didn’t quite get the love they deserve. Let’s kick things off with an offensive lineman who needs a little more respect for what he does.