From 2010 to now: Vikings players who were compensatory draft picks

Here’s a look back at the Vikings players who were compensatory draft picks this past decade.

2012: TE Rhett Ellison, fourth round

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Recently, Rhett Ellison announced that he was retiring, putting an end to a decent NFL career. Ellison could serve as a blocking and pass-catching tight end in the NFL. He finished his career with 1,189 receiving yards and seven touchdown receptions. He played five years with the Vikings and the last three years with the Giants.