With the 66th pick the 2022 NFL Draft, the Vikings selected Brian Asamoah II, LB, Oklahoma. The Vikings acquired the 66th pick in a trade with the Lions during the first round, exchanging picks #12 and #46 for picks #32, #34, and #66.
Asamoah (As-a-MO-ah) was ranked 88th on the consensus big board and the 10th ranked linebacker.
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Asamoah is an undersized, athletic linebacker- of the modern 3-down variety. His best comparison in terms of measurables is the linebacker he may have been drafted to replace in time: Eric Kendricks.