Every year, NFL teams have players that take on much bigger roles than expected going into the season. Last year, the Vikings saw a couple players fit this description, such as CB Duke Shelley and DT Khyiris Tonga. This year, keep an eye on another Vikings sleeper that is ready to explode, but this time on the offensive side of the ball. That player is none other than their very first free agency acquisition: TE Josh Oliver.
Now, of course, the tight end position largely will be manned by T.J. Hockenson. In just 10 games with the Vikings last year, Hockenson caught 60 passes for 519 yards and 3 TDs.