NFL players vote on the top 100 players entering the season every year. Day by day the NFL keeps releasing 10 players a day to countdown the No. 1 player in the league.
While the player rankings are still being released, we now know who just missed the cut for being in the top 100. Two key Minnesota Vikings were on the list.
Tight end T.J. Hockenson came in at No. 106, and former Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones was ranked No. 103. Hockenson, who is still healing from last season’s injury, will be a vital piece of the Vikings’ offense in 2024. While weapons like Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison will see the lion’s share of the targets, Hockenson is a reliable safety blanket for whoever starts at quarterback.
The Vikings struggled running the football last season after they let Dalvin Cook walk. Minnesota hoped Alexander Mattison would be the lead back, but he struggled turning it over and rushing efficiently. Minnesota turns its attention to Jones, a long-time Packer. Jones, who has battled injuries, is typically viewed as a top-10 running back when healthy. The Vikings hope to bolster their rushing attack with Jones in the fold.