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Minnesota Vikings sign Melvin White to futures deal

A former teammate of Captain Munnerlyn has joined the Vikings on a reserve/futures contract.

Melvin White was signed as an undrafted free agent by Carolina in 2013. He played his college ball at Louisiana-Lafayette.

The 6-1, 215-pound White started ten games his rookie season, finishing with two INTs including a pick-six and five passes defensed. White started seven games in 2014 and finished with one INT and six passes defensed.

White was released by the Panthers in September 15 with an injury settlement and landed on the St. Louis Rams practice squad where he spent the entire year.