The Minnesota Vikings now bring more competitors onto their defensive line by signing two former Golden Gopher football players, defensive back Marcus Sherels and defensive end Cedric McKinley. The decision was made three days after the two had a tryout in Vikings’ rookie minicamp over the past weekend.
McKinley used to be a leader among the Gophers' defensive linemen by having a total of 35 tackles last season. 7.5 tackles of 35 were for loss and ranked third most on the squad. McKinley played in totally 23 games during his college football career and was starter at his position in eight of them. His college career number include 43 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 3 fumble recoveries and 2 forced fumbles.
McKinley’s former and current teammate, Sherels, also had a brilliant college football career. He ranked sixth on the squad last season with 51 total stops. Although, he had to skip three games because of injury, the defensive back still managed to be the second best defensive end on the team last season. Finishing his college career with 106 tackles, 18 pass break-ups and 4 interceptions in 37 games, Sherels is highly expected to have as brilliant professional football career after putting on the Vikings jersey.
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