| No. 82 Minnesota Vikings | |
| Tight end | |
| Personal information | |
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| Date of birth: November 9, 1989 | |
| Place of birth: Cincinnati, Ohio | |
| Height: 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | Weight: 258 lb (117 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College: Notre Dame | |
| NFL Draft: 2011 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43 | |
| Debuted in 2011 for the Minnesota Vikings | |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: Active | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2011 | |
| Receptions | 26 |
| Receiving Yards | 249 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
Kyle Rudolph (born November 9, 1989 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is an American football tight end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.
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Rudolph attended Elder High School in Cincinnati. As a senior in 2008 he was a USA Today All-American after he had 37 receptions for 673 yards yards and 11 touchdowns.[1] Rudolph was rated the best tight end and 20th best overall recruit in 2008 according to Rivals.com.[2] Rudolph participated in the 2008 U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, TX.[3] He accepted a scholarship from Notre Dame over Michigan, Tennessee, and Ohio State.
As a freshman in 2008, Rudolph became the first tight end in Notre Dame history to start every game as a freshman.[4] He ended the season with 29 receptions for 340 yards and two touchdowns. As a sophomore in 2009 he played in only nine games, missing three due to a shoulder injury.[5] He finished the season with 33 receptions for 364 yards and three touchdowns. As a junior in 2010, he only played in only six games due to a hamstring injury. He finished the season with 28 receptions for 328 yards and three touchdowns. On January 4, 2011, he declared for the 2011 NFL Draft.[6]
The Minnesota Vikings selected Rudolph as the 43rd overall pick in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft.
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