Back to the Florida State Seminoles Newsfeed

FSU Football: Xavier Rhodes Receives 5th Year Option From Vikings

FSU football just had a cornerback to go in the first round of the NFL Draft last week, but there were quite a few before him to receive the honor.

Xavier Rhodes was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 25th overall pick in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Rhodes has emerged as one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL, often shadowing the best receiver on opposing teams

Rhodes had just six starts in 2013 before missing the final three games with an ankle injury but saw action in 13 games.

Rhodes led the team with 18 passes defended in his sophomore campaign that was fourth in the NFL while starting all 16 games.