The Minnesota Vikingsย have signed Central Florida CBย Mike Hughesย 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, $9,867,494ย 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.
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