Patrick Shields

Patrick Shields (born April 13th, 1993) is an American football offensive guard for the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football at Penn State. The Vikings signed Shields as an undrafted free agent after the 2015 NFLHC Draft.
==College Career==
Patrick Shields attended Penn State for 4 years, starting in his final two years. 
==Professional Career==
Shields, while having exceptional size for an interior lineman, lacked proper blocking technique to be drafted at an early round, according to draft experts. After the 2014 NFLHC Draft, the Minnesota Vikings signed Shields as a free agent.
The day after the draft, Shields signed a two-year contract with the Vikings worth approximately $1.5 million. 
===Minnesota Vikings===
Patrick Shields became a starting offensive guard for the Vikings before the 2015 NFLHC preseason.