Vikings draft Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes in first round

Trae Waynes with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell
Michigan State defensive back Trae Waynes posed for photos with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the 11th pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, Thursday, April 30, 2015, in Chicago.
Charles Rex Arbogast | AP

The Minnesota Vikings drafted Michigan State cornerback Trae Waynes in the 11th overall pick of the NFL draft Thursday night.

Waynes told reporters that he believes he'll be a good fit with the Vikings team. He said he's ready to get to work.

"Oh man. I am so excited," he said. "It was a great feeling. I can't wait to get to Minnesota."

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers used the first overall draft pick Thursday night on Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston. The draft continues in Chicago through Saturday.

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