#44 MATT ASIATA
Age: 27
Size: 5-11, 235
College: Utah
NFL career: Undrafted. Spent three days on the Vikings practice squad in 2011. Made the team and was active for 27 games in 2012 and 2013. Ran for three TDs in his first career start last year.
#31 JERICK McKINNON
Age: 22
Size: 5-9, 208
College: Georgia Southern
NFL career: Rookie who was a third-round draft choice in May. Started at running back, quarterback, cornerback and wide receiver in college.
#23 JOE BANYARD
Age: 25
Size: 5-10, 205
College: TCU, UTEP
NFL career: Undrafted. Was briefly with Jacksonville and New Orleans in 2012 before joining the Vikings practice squad. Suited up for three games in 2013. Promoted from practice squad for last week's game.
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