Vikings Sign First-Round CB Mike Hughes, Wrap Up Draft Class

The Minnesota Vikings have signed Central Florida CB Mike Hughes to a four-year rookie contract, according to Tom Pelissero.

The Vikings have now wrapped up their 2018 draft class.

Rd	Pick	Player	Pos.	Status
1	30	Mike Hughes	CB	Signed
2	62	Brian O’Neill	OT	Signed
4	102	Jalyn Holmes	DL	Signed
5	157	Tyler Conklin	TE	Signed
5	167	Daniel Carlson	K	Signed
6	213	Colby Gossett	G	Signed
6	218	Ade Aruna	DE	Signed
7	225	Devante Downs	LB	Signed

Hughes, 21, was taken with the No. 30 overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft by the Vikings. According to OverTheCap.com, he receives a four-year, $9,867,494 contract that includes a $5,256,352 signing bonus.

The contract includes a fifth-year option for the Vikings to pick up in 2021.

During his two-year college career at Central Florida and North Carolina, Hughes recorded 60 total tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, four interceptions, 14 pass defenses, one forced fumble and scored one defensive touchdown.