Minnesota’s 2018 draft class, under the reign of former general manager Rick Spielman, produced one star player — Brian O’Neill — and was a mixed bag besides that.
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Of course, tight end Tyler Conklin was a solid player in 2021, his final season in Minnesota, before he moved on to sign a lucrative deal with the New York Jets. First-rounder Mike Hughes didn’t pan out mainly because of injuries, and the team wasn’t patient enough with Daniel Carlson.
Most Vikings fans have already forgotten Colby Gossett, Ade Aruna, and Devante Downs, although offensive guard Gossett had some success in recent years with the Atlanta Falcons.