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Ivan Pace Jr. Could Be on the Field Sooner than You Think

Perhaps the top Minnesota Vikings storyline of the summer, undrafted rookie linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. isn’t done with the surprises.

Ivan Pace Jr. Could Be on the Field Sooner than You Think

Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah found the 22-year-old following the 2023 NFL Draft after every NFL general manager passed on his scouting report. The man was evidently ‘too small’ for an off-ball linebacker, causing Pace Jr. to hit undrafted free agent right away.

Now, the University of Cincinnati alumnus might do something else right away — grab on-the-field playing time.