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Kyle Rudolph | Tight End
Team:
Minnesota Vikings
Ht / Wt:
6'6' / 259
Age / DOB:
(
22
) / 11/9/1989
College:
Notre Dame
Contract:
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7/30/2011: Signed a four-year, $3.91 million contract. The deal included a $1.8 million signing bonus.
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According to ESPN 1500 Twin Cities, the Vikings "expect a breakthrough season" from TE Kyle Rudolph in 2012.
If that's the case, it's even less clear why they gave pure pass-catcher John Carlson $9.1 million guaranteed, but a "breakthrough" is a reasonable expectation for a second-round pick who caught 26 passes for 249 yards and three scores as a rookie. Rudolph could find himself on the periphery of TE1 status this season, but should be drafted as a TE2.
Apr 17 - 12:23 PM
Source:
ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
ESPN 1500 Twin Cities expects Kyle Rudolph to be a "full-time starter" in 2012.
Rudolph played 46.9 percent of snaps as a rookie compared to Visanthe Shiancoe's 75.4 percent. Neither Shiancoe (free agent) nor Jimmy Kleinsasser (retirement) is expected back in 2012, which would leave the 2011 second-rounder as an every-down player. Rudolph should be a prime red-zone target for Christian Ponder next season.
Feb 1 - 9:58 AM
Source:
ESPN 1500 Twin Cities
Kyle Rudolph played more offensive snaps than Visanthe Shiancoe in each of the Vikings' final three 2011 games.
The snap comparison was 55:40 in Week 17. This is particularly notable because Shiancoe is an impending free agent, and Rudolph is the future at the position. After finishing his rookie season with only 249 yards and three touchdowns on 26 catches, Rudolph should be headed for significant leaps in playing time, targets, and production in 2012. He'll be a TE2 to target.
Jan 2 - 8:08 PM
Source:
Tom Pelissero on Twitter
Kyle Rudolph caught just three passes for 15 yards on four targets against the Bears in Week 17.
The rookie second-rounder took over as the Vikes' primary tight end down the stretch, but failed to top 25 yards in the final six games. A favorite of Pro Football Focus, Rudolph is a fine all-around tight end with impressive athleticism and hands. A fine Dynasty buy, Rudolph projects as the 2012 starter with Visanthe Shiancoe reaching free agency.
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26
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0
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0
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39
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20
10.0
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GB
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3
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4
Stephen Burton
5
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1
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John Carlson
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