The Minnesota Vikings took a flier with their final pick in the NFL Draft, selecting Washburn University lineman Kyle Hinton with the 253rd overall pick on Saturday. Hinton’s selection had to have been a “Who is that guy?” moment for Vikings fans, but with athleticism and some potential, the Vikings took the low risk gamble to add him to the offensive line.
Hinton played college football at the D-II school in Topeka, Kansas, but wasn’t on anyone’s radar until the offseason. Attending the Kansas State pro day, Hinton put together a ridiculous performance that included a 4.70 time in the 40-yard dash according to Tony Pauline of Pro Football Network.