EAGAN, Minn. -- The Minnesota Vikings on Saturday used the last of their 12 draft picks on Air Force long-snapper Austin Cutting. According to Pro Football Focus, Cutting was 97.9 percent accurate on his long snaps over the past three seasons, making the Vikings eager to use a draft pick on him before another team had the opportunity.
However, given his commitment to the United States armed forces, it may be awhile before Cutting is suiting up for the purple.
Cutting, an acquisitions officer in the Air Force, said he is obligated to fulfill 24 months of service upon graduation before he can apply to have the remainder of his commitment served in the reserves.