5-year analysis: Grading the 2014 Vikings draft class

Exum’s rookie season is 2014 was promising, as he carved out a role as a factor on special teams. And he followed it up by shining in his first two career starts at safety the following season, filling in for an injured Harrison Smith and tallying eight tackles and two fumble recoveries. But Exum suffered a season-ending leg injury in 2016 and another in minicamp the following season, and he never played another game for Minnesota. Now a safety in San Francisco, Exum started seven games last season for the 49ers, logging 50 tackles, one interception and one sack. Exum is by no means a star, but Spielman drafted a productive player in the sixth round, it’s just that another organization is reaping the benefits.

Our 3-year grade: C

Grade 5 years later: C-

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