2011 NFL Draft Grades: Minnesota Vikings Draft Notre Dame TE Kyle Rudolph

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MINNESOTA VIKINGS DRAFT KYLE RUDOLPH

Pick: With the 43rd pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Notre Dame tight end Kyle Rudolph.

Analysis: With Visanthe Shiancoe already in the mix, tight end wasn't exactly their biggest need and I would've probably built in the trenches with either the offensive or defensive line. Nevertheless, they do pair up their newly drafted QB Christian Ponder with a new option to throw to down the middle of the field and he's a great value here in addition.

Draft Grade: B-

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