Chris Tomasson reports that the Minnesota Vikings are signing fourth-round pick RB Kene Nwangwu to his rookie deal.
The Vikings have now signed six of their 11 draft picks:
Round | Player | Pos. | Note |
1 | Christian Darrisaw | OT | Signed |
3 | Kellen Mond | QB | |
3 | Chazz Surratt | LB | |
3 | Wyatt Davis | G | |
3 | Patrick Jones | DE | |
4 | Kene Nwangwu | RB | Signed |
4 | Camryn Bynum | CB | Signed |
4 | Janarius Robinson | DE | |
5 | Ihmir Smith-Marsette | WR | Signed |
5 | Zach Davidson | TE | Signed |
6 | Jaylen Twyman | DT | Signed |
Nwangwu, 23, played four years at Iowa State before being selected in the fourth round of the draft with the No. 119 overall pick.
Nwangwu is expected to sign a four-year rookie contract worth $4.23 million that includes a signing bonus of $752,800.
During his career at Iowa State, Nwangwu rushed 143 times for 744 yards (5.2 YPC) and four touchdowns.
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