Vikings Sign Third-Round Pick RB Jerick McKinnon

 

The Minnesota Vikings announced the signing of third-round pick RB Jerick McKinnon of Georgia Southern University.

The Vikings now have all of their 2014 draft picks under contract.

McKinnonโ€™s four-year contract is worth an estimated $2,745,000 and includes a signing bonus of $515,000, according to OverTheCap.com.

McKinnon lined up all over the field in college, spending time at QB, RB, WR and even CB.  He was used in a variety of packages, but was used primarily as a ball-carrier.

Minnesota will likely employ McKinnon in some sub-packages, but he has the potential to win the Vikings No.2 job behind RB Adrian Peterson.  RB Toby Gerhart signed with Jacksonville this offseason, so McKinnonโ€™s primary competition will likely be RB Matt Asiata.  McKinnon could win the job if he proves effective as a pass blocker.

McKinnon ran for 3,899 yards and 42 touchdowns in his collegiate career.  He added 12 passing touchdowns and one receiving.

 

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