The Minnesota Vikings didn’t draft Ivan Pace Jr. during the 2023 NFL Draft; in fact, no one did. In case you haven’t heard by now, he was passed over as teams suggested he was undersized.
How Crazy Was Ivan Pace Jr.’s Season?
Landing in purple thanks to a nice payday following the draft, Pace immediately positioned himself as a playmaker, putting up a season beyond his wildest expectations.
When the Vikings signed Ivan Pace Jr. to a three-year deal worth $2.715 million, the hope was that their prioritization of him as an undrafted commodity would pay off.