Washburn’s Hinton joining Vikings’ active roster

Posted: Dec 29, 2020 / 03:21 PM CST / Updated: Dec 29, 2020 / 03:21 PM CST

TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) – Former Washburn Football standout Kyle Hinton has been signed to the Minnesota Vikings’ active roster. Hinton has spent the 2020 season on the team’s practice squad after getting drafted by Minnesota in the 7th round of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Washburn's Kyle Hinton is joining the Vikings' active roster. @IchabodFTBL https://t.co/FvaGK1GpYu
— Pete Francis (@Pete_Francis) December 29, 2020

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