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The 1 Vikings Defender Who Gave His Roster Push a Major Boost in Seattle

Gotta admit: I find it hard not to cheer for the Canadians in the NFL.

Earlier in the offseason, I spent some time discussing Luiji Vilain, a Vikings defender who is now entering his sophomore season. Given his status as an UDFA, Vilain is assured of very little in the NFL. He made the final roster last year but didn’t get onto the field too much, seeing just 34 snaps on defense (with 59 on specials).

Oct 9, 2021; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) runs with the ball past Wake Forest Demon Deacons defensive lineman Luiji Vilain (2) during the second half at the Carrier Dome.