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Danielle Hunter up to the challenge of becoming a Vikings starter

Since being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the 3rd round of the 2015 NFL Draft, defensive end Danielle Hunter has continued to impress everyone with his high motor and frequent displays of freakish athleticism.

Not only that, but as he grows within the team, his impact continues to increase. The dynamic young man led the team in sacks during the 2016 season with 12.5 and will likely increase that number again if he gets more playing time in 2017.

However, earning that playing time will not be easy. Veteran defensive end Brian Robison has been a cornerstone of the Vikings defense for several years now, but that doesn’t mean Hunter is content sitting behind him on the depth chart according to the Pioneer Press.