Counting stars
On the eve of National Signing Day, we look back at the types of prospects some of the Vikings were as prep players.
Five stars
Adrian Peterson (Oklahoma)
Now: running back. Recruited as: running back (Palestine, Texas)
Stefon Diggs (Maryland)
Now: wide receiver
Recruited as: wide receiver (Olney, Md.)
Four stars
Anthony Barr (UCLA)
Now: linebacker
Recruited as: athlete (Los Angeles)
T.J. Clemmings (Pittsburgh)
Now: offensive tackle
Recruited as: defensive end (Paterson, N.J.)
Three stars
Linval Joseph (East Carolina)
Now: nose tackle
Recruited as: offensive tackle/defensive tackle (Alachua, Fla.)
Xavier Rhodes (Florida State)
Now: cornerback
Recruited as: wide receiver (Miami)
Brian Robison (Texas)
Recruited as: linebacker (Splendora, Texas)
Two stars
Trae Waynes (Michigan State)
Now: cornerback
Recruited as: defensive back (Kenosha, Wis.)
Audie Cole (North Carolina State)
Now: linebacker
Recruited as: quarterback (Monroe, Mich.)
Captain Munnerlyn (South Carolina)
Now: cornerback
Recruited as: cornerback (Mobile, Ala.)
No stars
Adam Thielen (Minnesota State Mankato)
Now: wide receiver
Recruited as: wide receiver (Detroit Lakes, Minn.)
(Star ratings provided by the recruiting service Rivals.com)