Who among the Vikings were high school stars ... and high school afterthoughts?

On the eve of National Signing Day, we look back at the types of prospects some of the Vikings were as prep players.

Adrian Peterson (Oklahoma)

Now: running back. Recruited as: running back (Palestine, Texas)

Stefon Diggs (Maryland)

Now: wide receiver

Recruited as: wide receiver (Olney, Md.)

Anthony Barr (UCLA)

Recruited as: athlete (Los Angeles)

T.J. Clemmings (Pittsburgh)

Now: offensive tackle

Recruited as: defensive end (Paterson, N.J.)

Linval Joseph (East Carolina)

Recruited as: offensive tackle/defensive tackle (Alachua, Fla.)

Xavier Rhodes (Florida State)

Now: cornerback

Recruited as: wide receiver (Miami)

Brian Robison (Texas)

Trae Waynes (Michigan State)

Now: cornerback

Recruited as: defensive back (Kenosha, Wis.)

Audie Cole (North Carolina State)

Now: linebacker

Captain Munnerlyn (South Carolina)

Now: cornerback

Recruited as: cornerback (Mobile, Ala.)

Adam Thielen (Minnesota State Mankato)

Now: wide receiver