Counting stars

On the eve of National Signing Day, we look back at the types of prospects some of the Vikings were as prep players.

Five stars

Adrian Peterson (Oklahoma)

Now: running back. Recruited as: running back (Palestine, Texas)

Stefon Diggs (Maryland)

Now: wide receiver

Recruited as: wide receiver (Olney, Md.)

Four stars

Anthony Barr (UCLA)

Now: linebacker

Recruited as: athlete (Los Angeles)

T.J. Clemmings (Pittsburgh)

Now: offensive tackle

Recruited as: defensive end (Paterson, N.J.)

Three stars

Linval Joseph (East Carolina)

Now: nose tackle

Recruited as: offensive tackle/defensive tackle (Alachua, Fla.)

Xavier Rhodes (Florida State)

Now: cornerback

Recruited as: wide receiver (Miami)

Brian Robison (Texas)

Recruited as: linebacker (Splendora, Texas)

Two stars

Trae Waynes (Michigan State)

Now: cornerback

Recruited as: defensive back (Kenosha, Wis.)

Audie Cole (North Carolina State)

Now: linebacker

Recruited as: quarterback (Monroe, Mich.)

Captain Munnerlyn (South Carolina)

Now: cornerback

Recruited as: cornerback (Mobile, Ala.)

No stars

Adam Thielen (Minnesota State Mankato)

Now: wide receiver

Recruited as: wide receiver (Detroit Lakes, Minn.)

(Star ratings provided by the recruiting service Rivals.com)