The Minnesota Vikings announced on Saturday that they’ve signed fourth-round DL Jalyn Holmes and TE Tyler Conklin to four-year rookie contracts.
The Vikings have already signed seven of their eight draft picks to rookie contracts including:
| Round | Pick | Team | Player | Pos. | College | Status |
| 1 | 30 | Vikings | Mike Hughes | CB | UCF | |
| 2 | 62 | Vikings | Brian O’Neill | OT | Pittsburgh | Signed |
| 4 | 102 | Vikings | Jalyn Holmes | DL | Ohio State | Signed |
| 5 | 157 | Vikings | Tyler Conklin | TE | Central Michigan | Signed |
| 5 | 167 | Vikings | Daniel Carlson | K | Auburn | Signed |
| 6 | 213 | Vikings | Colby Gossett | G | App. State | Signed |
| 6 | 218 | Vikings | Ade Aruna | DE | Tulane | Signed |
| 7 | 225 | Vikings | Devante Downs | LB | California | Signed |
Holmes, 22, was selected by the Vikings in the fourth round of this year’s draft. According to OverTheCap.com, he receives a four-year, $3.191 million rookie deal that includes a $731,396 signing bonus.
During his four-year college career at Ohio State, Holmes recorded 85 total tackles, 15 tackles for loss, five sacks, four pass defenses, two fumble recoveries, and three forced fumbles.
