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Vikings take Jarius Wright, Rhett Ellison and Greg Childs in 4th round of draft

The Minnesota Vikings grabbed Arkansas receiver Jarius Wright with their first pick in the fourth round. They also picked up Southern Cal tight end Rhett Ellison and Arkansas receiver Greg Childs with their second and third selections in the fourth-round of the NFL draft Saturday.
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The Minnesota Vikings grabbed Arkansas receiver Jarius Wright with their first pick in the fourth round. They also picked up Southern Cal tight end Rhett Ellison and Arkansas receiver Greg Childs with their second and third selections in the fourth-round of the NFL draft Saturday.

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