Jim Kleinsasser

Type: Person

Name: Jim Kleinsasser

First Reported May 22 2012 - Updated May 23 2012 - 3 Documents

Vikings sign 4th-round draft pick, TE Rhett Ellison; only 3 draft picks remain unsigned

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. - The Minnesota Vikings have signed tight end Rhett Ellison and now have seven of their 10 draft picks under contract.The Vikings announced the deal Wednesday. Ellison was one of the team's three fourth-round selections. He was chosen ... [ Published May 23 2012 by Brandon Sun ]

Entities: Jim Kleinsasser, Harrison Smith, Matt Kalil

First Reported May 16 2012 - Updated May 16 2012 - 1 Documents

National Football League

Ellison carving out versatile role

This story originally published on VikingUpdate.comRhett Ellison (Hannah Foslien/Getty)VikingUpdate.comRhett Ellison is thrilled to be in the NFL and trying to learn multiple positions for the Vikings. He talked about his role with the team, his admiration ... [ Published May 16 2012 by PackerReport.com ]

Entities: Jim Kleinsasser, admiration, National Football League

First Reported May 15 2012 - Updated May 15 2012 - 1 Documents

Carlson aiming for well-rounded role

This story originally published on VikingUpdate.comJohn Carlson (Andy Lyons/Getty)VikingUpdate.comJohn Carlson said he’ll never be the blocker that Jim Kleinsasser was, but Carlson is getting a fresh start and looking to learn more about his role with ... [ Published May 15 2012 by PackerReport.com ]

Entities: John Carlson, Jim Kleinsasser

First Reported May 12 2012 - Updated May 12 2012 - 1 Documents

Minnesota Vikings draft pick analysis: Rhett Ellison

Minnesota Vikings Examiner+ SubscribeThe Minnesota Vikings entered the 2012 offseason in self-proclaimed rebuild mode.The best way to improve the roster is through the draft.General Manager Rick Spielman entered the draft with 13 picks, but made a few ... [ Published May 12 2012 by Examiner.com ]

Entities: Jim Kleinsasser, Leadership

First Reported Apr 30 2012 - Updated Apr 30 2012 - 1 Documents

Vikings: Assessing the selections

While grading a draft one day after it is completed is an exercise in futility, the Vikings 2012 draft was one centered on bringing in talent to fill needs, players with high character and passion for the game, and keeping an eye focused on the future ... [ Published Apr 30 2012 by PackerReport.com ]

Entities: Greg Childs, Matt Kalil, Harrison Smith, Ryan Longwell

First Reported Apr 29 2012 - Updated Apr 29 2012 - 1 Documents

Vikings' draft class

VIKINGS' DRAFT CLASS FIRST ROUND (FOURTH OVERALL) MATT KALIL Offensive tackle USC 6-7, 306 pounds The top tackle in the draft, he is big and explosive off the ball. Nimble feet allow him to get to the second level in the rushing game. Is technically sound ... [ Published Apr 29 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]

Entities: Matt Kalil, Jim Kleinsasser, Greg Childs

First Reported Apr 29 2012 - Updated Apr 29 2012 - 1 Documents

Fourth-round call catches former Trojan off guard

Rhett Ellison was the 128th overall pick of the NFL draft, but he might have vaulted immediately to No. 1 in professional sports when it comes to humility. "I wasn't really expecting to get drafted or anything like that," Ellison said Saturday, shortly ... [ Published Apr 29 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]

Entities: Ryan Longwell, Jim Kleinsasser, National Football League, Harrison Smith

First Reported Apr 28 2012 - Updated Apr 28 2012 - 2 Documents

Vikings use second of three fourth-round picks on USC's Rhett Ellison

After selecting Arkansas wide receiver Jarius Wright with the 118th overall selection Saturday, the Vikings continued to bolster their offense with pick No. 128. The pick: Southern Cal's Rhett Ellison, a college teammate of first-round pick Matt Kalil ... [ Published Apr 28 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]

Entities: Jim Kleinsasser, Matt Kalil

First Reported Apr 27 2012 - Updated Apr 28 2012 - 1 Documents

Craig: Vikings line gets much needed upgrade

The Vikings decided a decade of overlooking their offensive line was long enough.Until they picked Southern California left tackle Matt Kalil fourth overall on Thursday night, the Vikings hadn't used a first-round draft pick on an offensive lineman since ... [ Published Apr 27 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]

Entities: Matt Kalil, Leslie Frazier, Bryant McKinnie, Jim Kleinsasser, Phil Loadholt

First Reported Apr 25 2012 - Updated Apr 25 2012 - 1 Documents

Chart: Vikings' draft needs by position

As the Vikings head into a 2012 draft that will be critical to shaping the team's future, the biggest needs have been identified and discussed for months.Over three days this week, new General Manager Rick Spielman will make 10 selections, eyeing different ... [ Published Apr 25 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]

Entities: Matt Kalil, Eric Frampton, Tyrone McKenzie

First Reported Apr 13 2012 - Updated Apr 13 2012 - 1 Documents

Minnesota Vikings 2012 draft preview; previewing the tight ends

The Minnesota Vikings$ have holes to fill and the tight end position is one of them.However, the tight end the team will be$ looking for is not among the top prospects.The Vikings need a blocking tight end, not a receiver.With Jim Kleinsasser retiring, ... [ Published Apr 13 2012 by Examiner.com ]

Entities: National Football League, Mickey Shuler, Jim Kleinsasser, Kevin Koger

First Reported Apr 01 2012 - Updated Apr 01 2012 - 1 Documents

Cindy Peterson: Bismarck State to add football

Bismarck State has made some major moves that it believes will attract national attention.BSC has decided to add football, beginning play this fall. The Mystics have made major splash with its coach staff, hiring Sean Payton and Gregg Williams to get ... [ Published Apr 01 2012 by Bismarck Tribune ]

Entities: Gregg Williams, Sean Payton, Bismarck (North Dakota, United States), Jim Kleinsasser

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Carlson aiming for well-rounded role [ Published May 15 2012 by PackerReport.com ]
Minnesota Vikings draft pick analysis: Rhett El... [ Published May 12 2012 by Examiner.com ]
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NFC draft breakdown: Team by team [FOX] [ Published Apr 30 2012 by 49ers Paradise ]
Vikings select modest Rhett Ellison in fourth r... [ Published Apr 30 2012 by Mitchell Daily Republic ]
Vikings: Assessing the selections [ Published Apr 30 2012 by PackerReport.com ]
Vikings' draft class [ Published Apr 29 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]
Fourth-round call catches former Trojan off guard [ Published Apr 29 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]
Vikings take 2 Arkansas WRs on Day 3 of draft [ Published Apr 28 2012 by MSN Canada ]
Vikings use second of three fourth-round picks ... [ Published Apr 28 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]
Vikings take USC tight end Rhett Ellison with 2... [ Published Apr 28 2012 by Brandon Sun ]
Craig: Vikings line gets much needed upgrade [ Published Apr 27 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]
Chart: Vikings' draft needs by position [ Published Apr 25 2012 by Minneapolis Star Tribune ]
Minnesota Vikings 2012 draft preview; previewin... [ Published Apr 13 2012 by Examiner.com ]
NFC North: A look at how all four teams have fa... [ Published Apr 05 2012 by DetroitLions.com ]
Cindy Peterson: Bismarck State to add football [ Published Apr 01 2012 by Bismarck Tribune ]
Carlson signing is his homecoming [ Published Mar 15 2012 by PackerReport.com ]
ALL-JOE TEAM: Texans' Mike Brisiel headlines [ Published Jan 27 2012 by USA Today ]
Big Decision: Bears and Kellen Davis [ Published Jan 26 2012 by ESPN.com - NFC North Blog ]
Notebook: Kleinsasser leaves ‘humbled’ [ Published Jan 02 2012 by PackerReport.com ]
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Big Decision: Bears and Kellen Davis [ Published Jan 26 2012 by ESPN.com - NFC North Blog ] Previewing some of the big decisions facing NFC North teams early in the 2012 offseason:Minutes after he was named the Minnesota Vikings' head coach in 2002, Mike Tice announced his first decision: Jim Kleinsasser would be moved from fullback to tight ...