Vikings add Mike Hughes to already dominant D

The Minnesota Vikings have selected cornerback Mike Hughes out of Central Florida with the 30th overall pick of the 2018 NFL Draft.

A luxury pick for the loaded Vikings, Hughes is an inexperienced player who will need time to develop his technique.

In the meantime, the defensive back should be able to make an immediate impact as a returner.

Mike Hughes Bio

Position: CB
School: Central Florida
College Experience: Junior
Height: 5-11
Weight: 191 lbs

Strengths

• Starred in the return game and could feature as an elite punt/kick returner in the NFL.
• Displays great ball skills with the vision to return interceptions for long gains.
• Although undersized, Hughes is willing to jam receivers at the line of scrimmage and may be best utilized in press coverage.
• Displays excellent recovery speed, which could bail him out of mistakes.

Weaknesses

• Lacks prototypical size and physicality, could get dominated by larger receivers in the red zone and in jump ball scenarios.
• Needs significant improvement as a tackler and will get bowled over by NFL tight ends.
• Is routinely beat on 50-50 balls.
• Needs to improve footwork significantly.

Athletic testing