2012 DRAFT GUIDE

	#82 Kyle Rudolph
		Pos: Tight End NFL Team: MIN Injury: Probable Injury Type: shoulder		Experience: 2 College: Notre Dame Height: 78 Weight: 258 Born: 11/9/1989

Year	Tm	Gm	Catch	Yds	TDs	Tgt	Rush	Yds	TDs	Fum
PROJ	MIN	16	49	492	4	0	0	0	0
2011	MIN	15	26	249	3	39	0	0	0	0

Summary

Tight End Rank: #13All Players: #94

Rudolph didn't have big reception or yardage totals last season but his touchdown total were among the best at tight end, scoring nine times last year. He was a top red-zone target in the passing game for the Vikings. He did fail to top 500 yards, though, but did have 53 receptions, doubling his total from his rookie season. Rudolph will be the top tight end in the Vikings' offense for years to come. His development into a bigger offensive player will hinge on Christian Ponder. If he makes strides, Rudolph can improve his numbers. Rudolph isn't much of a blocker but a top pass catcher. He has plus speed, very good hands and the ability to make the tough catch.

FANTASY OUTLOOK

Rudolph has touchdown potential and his reception and yardage numbers could rise, but don't expect him to be a No. 1 fantasy tight end just yet. He remains more of a spot starter for fantasy teams. He will be up and down in this offense. Rudolph can finish with around 60 receptions for 600 yards and seven touchdowns.

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Notes

Mar 20 11:42 am

Minnesota Vikings head coach Leslie Frazier said the team wants to take some snaps off of TE Kyle Rudolph in 2013 after rarely leaving the field last season. The coaching staff believes the increased workload hurt his productivity.
Source: KFFL.com

Jan 27 11:52 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph had five receptions for 122 yards and a touchdown in the Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 27. He was named the game's most valuable player.
Fantasy Impact: This shows the type of impact Rudolph can have in a game with a top-notch quarterback throwing him passes.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 14 05:12 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is listed as probable for Week 15.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 13 06:32 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 12 05:43 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (shoulder) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 10 07:22 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph had zero catches in the team's Week 14 win, and he was targeted just two times by QB Christian Ponder. It's the third game this year that Rudolph hasn't recorded a reception, although he leads the team with eight touchdowns and is second with 45 catches. Head coach Leslie Frazier said the team's focus is to continue to look at Rudolph, though. 'It wasn't like we weren't looking for him,' Frazier said. 'They did a good job of covering him. Kyle's been a big part of our pass offense throughout the season and we won today without him having any catches. If you had told me that would be the case, I would have said, 'That's not going to happen because we're going to target him and he's going to have catches.''
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 07 02:12 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (shoulder) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 7, and is listed as probable for Week 14.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 06 06:42 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.
Source: KFFL.com

Dec 05 04:33 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (shoulder) was limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.
Source: KFFL.com

Nov 29 05:12 pm

Minnesota Vikings TE Kyle Rudolph (concussion, shoulder) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 29.
Source: KFFL.com

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