If it seems like it was forever ago that Kyle Rudolph was wowing football fans at Notre Dame it’s because it has been.
If just over a decade is forever, anyway.
That’s how long ago it was when Rudolph left Notre Dame after his junior season and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round. Rudolph was cut by the Giants on Wednesday, nearly a year to date that drafted him, the Vikings, putting an end to an impressive run with them. Rudolph is easily one of “Tight End U’s” best to ever do it.
Here is a look back at Rudolph during his time both at Notre Dame, the Minnesota Vikings, and a few pictures from his one-year stop with the New York Giants: