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Vikings 2015 Rookie Class Helped Team to Playoffs

The 2015 NFL Draft proved extremely successful for the Vikings. Heading into the playoffs for the first time since 2012, Minnesota has eight out of 10 drafted rookies on its active roster in addition to Anthony Harris and backup quarterback Taylor Heinicke, signed as an undrafted free agent. Here’s a look at each rookie and how he’s contributed this season:

The Vikings used Waynes primarily on special teams as a rookie, although he received some defensive snaps throughout the year as well. Waynes started on special teams Week 1 against San Francisco, and he made his defensive debut on Sept.