Tyler Conklin was drafted No. 157 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Central Michigan. 127 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 5, Pick 20 · #157 overall
Tyler Conklin Central Michigan Draft
Tyler Conklin was drafted No. 157 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft out of Central Michigan. 127 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #157
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 127
- Years as starter
- 4
- Career AV
- 209th at Central Michigan
The pick
How Tyler Conklin came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 254 lbs
- Hometown
- Chesterfield, MI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 147 prospect62.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
127 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 127
- Seasons as a starter
- 4
- Career approximate value
- 209th among Central Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 840% of career value
- Final season
- 20257 years after the draft
Around pick 157
Who came off the board on either side of Tyler Conklin.
UCLA
Wisconsin
Virginia
Northern Iowa
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Tyler Conklin in the 2018 NFL Draft
Tyler Conklin is a Tight end out of Central Michigan selected No. 157 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft. 127 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Central Michigan has produced 26 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Tyler Conklin drafted?
Tyler Conklin was selected No. 157 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 5, Pick 20). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/tyler-conklin.
What college did Tyler Conklin play for?
Tyler Conklin played college football at Central Michigan in the Mid-American. See every Central Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/central-michigan-chippewas.
How did Tyler Conklin's NFL career turn out?
127 regular-season games · 4 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/tyler-conklin.