Mike Hughes

Hughes finished the season on injured reserve for the second straight year, but the neck issue isn't expected to be a problem come training camp. The 2018 first-round pick had three starts in 14 games last year and had 45 tackles (39 solo), nine passes defensed, one interception and two forced fumbles. Hughes' health will be paramount for the Vikings in 2020, as he and rookie Jeff Gladney will be the favorites to start following the offseason departures of Xavier Rhodes, Trae Waynes and Mackensie Alexander.

Hughes, Minnesota's 2018 first-round draft pick, might not be a household name after playing for UCF, but that UCF defense was very tough in 2017, and Hughes was arguably its best player along with Shaquem Griffin. Hughes (5-foot-10, 189 pounds) was a physical presence in that pass defense, which allowed a completion percentage of just 55.4 while allowing 24 touchdowns versus 20 interceptions. Hughes intercepted four of those passes, returning one for a touchdown, in addition to scoring twice on kick returns and once on a punt return. Hughes should provide Minnesota with an immediate slot corner and returner upgrade, and in the long term he could move outside if Trae Waynes falters.