Rhett Ellison Scouting Report

Southern Cal fullback prospect Rhett Ellison isn't likely to take too many carries away from Adrian Peterson but he will likely fulfill his role as a premiere special teams player. Ellison embraces his role as a figurative 11th man. He blocks, holds, works on coverage teams and everything in-between. He was a team captain for the Trojans in his final season.

A true locker room guy and hard worker in the weight room. Ellison played tight end in college and will likely be used on occasion as a No. 2 TE, he's a better fit as a fullback and occasional H-back. Ellison only had one career carry but has decent hands as a receiver.

Minnesota probably reached a bit here in a player that amounts to a special teams guy. He's not a big-play threat and will need some practice on the small fundamentals of being a fullback. When he does get his hands on someone, he plays to the whistle with a chip on his shoulder.

The Vikings special teams struggled at times last year and Ellison is someone who immediately will have an impact in that regard only.