Mike Hughes Contract Details Released

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The Minnesota Vikings locked up the last of their eight draft picks Thursday, signing first-round pick Mike Hughes to a four-year contract. The 5-foot-10, 189-pound cornerback was taken with the 30th pick overall in April’s draft.

According to Saint Paul Pioneer Press reporter Chris Tomasson, Hughes received a four-year deal worth $9.87 million that includes a signing bonus worth $5.256 million. His salary cap hit for the 2018 season is $1.794 million.

Since Hughes was a first-round pick, the Vikings will have an opportunity to pick up a fifth-year option after his third season.

By signing Hughes the Vikings now have their entire 2018 draft class under contract before rookies report to training camp on Tuesday. Hughes will compete for playing time at nickel cornerback. He’s the favorite to become the kick returner and will push Marcus Sherels for punt return duties.

Vikings 2018 draft class

  1. 1st round (pick 30) Mike Hughes
  2. 2nd round (pick 62) Brian O’Neill
  3. 4th round (pick 102) Jalyn Holmes
  4. 5th round (pick 157) Tyler Conklin
  5. 5th round (pick 167) Daniel Carlson
  6. 6th round (pick 213) Colby Gossett
  7. 6th round (pick 218) Ade Aruna
  8. 7th round (pick 225) Devante Downs

The Vikings first on-field practice is on Wednesday.

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