10 Things to Know About Vikings 2019 Undrafted Group

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“OK, Stud – this is your final draft pick,” Spielman told his friend and colleague as he switched phones and dialed Cutting’s number.


The scouting staff saluted Studwell’s storied career by placing a framed 55 Studwell jersey in the Draft Room. They also wore hats with his number and T-shirts with two pictures of Studwell as they reached out to another wave of players.


Here are 10 things to know about the undrafted free agents who have agreed to terms with the Vikings:


Micah Abernathy, S, Tennessee


Grandson of Ralph David Abernathy


Micah is the grandson of Ralph David Abernathy, Sr., a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement and also close friend and mentor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Abernathy, Sr., He became president of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) following the assassination of King in 1968.


Khari Blasingame, FB, Vanderbilt


Academically driven


Blasingame is equally dedicated to performance in the classroom and on the field. The son of an engineer (father) and podiatric surgeon (mother), Blasingame graduated with a degree in medicine, health and society in May 2017 and is currently working toward a Master’s of Education from Vanderbilt’s Peabody College. He plays the saxophone, as does Vikings defensive end Stephen Weatherly; the two overlapped at Vanderbilt 2014-16.


Jake Browning, QB, Washington


Family focused


Browning posts often on his social media accounts about his family and the support system it’s been throughout his football journey. Browning has emphasized the type of role model he wants to be for his youngest sister, Ella.