The Minnesota Vikings select Mike Hughes 30th overall in the 2018 NFL Draft

Indianapolis, IN, USA; Central Florida defensive back Mike Hughes goes through work out drills during the 2018 NFL Combine… — Indianapolis, IN, USA; Central Florida defensive back Mike Hughes goes through work out drills during the 2018 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

By PFF.com
Posted Apr 26, 2018 11:28 pm EDT

With the 30th selection of the 2018 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have selected Mike Hughes. The former UCF standout defensive back was selected 30th overall after finishing the 2017 season with an 88.6 overall grade.

Allowed an NFL passer rating of just 35.5 when targeted in 2017, surrendered only 273 yards in coverage all season.
Has just 1,049 snaps of playing time, 884 of which came this past season.

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