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Highly unlikely Robert Griffin III will be the Vikings backup in 2021

(Photo by Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports) Robert Griffin III

As the Minnesota Vikings were waiting to make their first selection in the 2012 NFL Draft, the Washington Football Team decided to use the No. 2 pick on former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III.

Washington wasn’t done drafting quarterbacks in 2012 though as they went on to also select former Michigan State signal-caller Kirk Cousins in the fourth round.

Since then, Cousins has enjoyed a successful NFL career while Griffin has struggled to live up to the expectations that came with being a top-five draft pick.