5 Dark Horse Candidates to Make Minnesota Vikings' 53-Man Roster

5 Dark Horse Candidates to Make Minnesota Vikings' 53-Man Roster

By Brad Berreman

July 17, 2015

5 Dark Horses to Make the Minnesota Vikings' 53-Man Roster

Anthony Harris Virginia — For the most part, the Minnesota Vikings' final roster heading into the regular season is highly predictable right now.

But circumstances can certainly change between now and Week 1, so here are five dark horse candidates to make Minnesota's 53-man roster.

For the most part, the Minnesota Vikings' final roster heading into the regular season is highly predictable right now.

But circumstances can certainly change between now and Week 1, so here are five dark horse candidates to make Minnesota's 53-man roster.

5. LB Edmond Robinson

Edmond Robinson Vikings

5. LB Edmond Robinson

Edmond Robinson Vikings — The Vikings have plenty of competition for roster spots at linebacker, and Robinson is a long shot all things considered. That said, if the team is intrigued enough by his potential, Robinson could earn a place on special teams right away.

The Vikings have plenty of competition for roster spots at linebacker, and Robinson is a long shot all things considered. That said, if the team is intrigued enough by his potential, Robinson could earn a place on special teams right away.

4. RB DuJuan Harris

DuJuan Harris Vikings

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4. RB DuJuan Harris

DuJuan Harris Vikings — Injuries derailed Harris' career a couple years ago, and at this point it will probably take a major injury to someone else for him to stick with the Vikings. But if he stands out as a kickoff returner during camp and preseason games, Harris could make a strong case for a roster spot.

Injuries derailed Harris' career a couple years ago, and at this point it will probably take a major injury to someone else for him to stick with the Vikings. But if he stands out as a kickoff returner during camp and preseason games, Harris could make a strong case for a roster spot.

3. QB Taylor Heinicke

Taylor Heinicke Vikings

3. QB Taylor Heinicke

Taylor Heinicke Vikings — Heinicke could ultimately land on the Vikings' practice squad as a developmental prospect, after being signed as an undrafted free agent this spring. If the team chooses to carry a third quarterback on the 53-man roster, he should have the edge over Mike Kafka.

Heinicke could ultimately land on the Vikings' practice squad as a developmental prospect, after being signed as an undrafted free agent this spring. If the team chooses to carry a third quarterback on the 53-man roster, he should have the edge over Mike Kafka.

2. WR DaVaris Daniels

DaVaris Daniels Notre Dame

2. WR DaVaris Daniels

DaVaris Daniels Notre Dame — His involvement in an academic cheating scandal at Notre Dame led to a season-long suspension last year, and Daniels went undrafted after making a questionable decision to turn pro. He has the size (6'2", 201 lbs.) and tools to make it in the league though, and if he does well in camp and preseason games the Vikings may have to consider putting Daniels on the 53-man roster.

His involvement in an academic cheating scandal at Notre Dame led to a season-long suspension last year, and Daniels went undrafted after making a questionable decision to turn pro. He has the size (6'2", 201 lbs.) and tools to make it in the league though, and if he does well in camp and preseason games the Vikings may have to consider putting Daniels on the 53-man roster.

1. S Anthony Harris

Anthony Harris Virginia

1. S Anthony Harris

Anthony Harris Virginia — After intercepting eight passes as a junior in 2013, a right shoulder injury hampered Harris last season (two interceptions) and led to him going undrafted. The Vikings should have a wide open training camp battle for the starting spot at strong safety, and Harris can at least make a case for a roster spot with a good showing.

After intercepting eight passes as a junior in 2013, a right shoulder injury hampered Harris last season (two interceptions) and led to him going undrafted. The Vikings should have a wide open training camp battle for the starting spot at strong safety, and Harris can at least make a case for a roster spot with a good showing.

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