All 17 UDFAs the Vikings Signed Following the 2024 NFL Draft

Josh Frey |

Apr 28, 2024

Jan 1, 2023; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; A Minnesota Vikings helmet sits on the field during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

The 2024 NFL Draft concluded on Saturday, and the Vikings introduced seven new players to their roster.

However, the work did not stop with the draft. After the draft ended on Saturday afternoon, Minnesota brought in 17 undrafted free agents to begin filling out their 90-man roster for the summer.

All 17 UDFAs the Vikings Have Signed

Vikings UDFAs — Oct 7, 2023; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Gabriel Murphy (11) celebrates after sacking Washington State Cougars quarterback Cameron Ward (1) during the second half at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Here is a look at all the UDFAs who will join the Vikings this year:

OL Matt Cindric, California
LB K.J. Cloyd, Miami (FL)
OL Jeremy Flax, Kentucky
LB Dallas Gant, Toledo
WR Devron Harper, Mercer
WR Ty James, Mercer
WR Jeshaun Jones, Maryland
TE Trey Knox, South Carolina
DL Tyler Manoa, Arizona
LB Donovan Manuel, FIU
CB Dwight McGlothern, Arkansas
OLB Gabriel Murphy, UCLA
OL Doug Nester, West Virginia
OLB Owen Porter, Marshall
OLB Bo Richter, Air Force
OL Spencer Rolland, North Carolina
DL Taki Taimani, Oregon

The most notable of the signings is Gabriel Murphy, who was the secondary pass rusher on the UCLA defense over the past two seasons, playing opposite of Laiatu Latu.

Murphy was one of college football’s most productive pass rushers during the 2023 season with 38 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, 61 QB pressures, eight sacks, and two passes defended. He now joins Dallas Turner, who the Vikings used the 17th overall pick on, to form an intriguing rookie duo at the position.

Oct 21, 2023; Stanford, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive lineman Gabriel Murphy (11) celebrates with defensive lineman Jay Toia (93) after recording a sack against the Stanford Cardinal during the first quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

The offensive line was another point of focus for the Vikings throughout their UDFA process. Four of the 15 players that they brought in are offensive linemen. Prior to the draft, the Vikings had just nine players on their offensive line, so it was widely expected that they would try to add more depth to those five spots.

Not only did they sign these four UDFAs, but the Vikings also selected Walter Rouse and Michael Jurgens throughout the third day of the draft. As a result, Minnesota’s nine-man offensive line has now ballooned to 15 players because of the moves made this weekend.

Sep 24, 2022; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons offensive lineman Michael Jurgens (55) watches the replay while the Clemson Tigers bench celebrates an overtime victory at Truist Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

These signings mean that the Vikings’ 90-man roster is officially full, so in order to bring in a new player, another move will need to be made in order to free up a spot.

Editor’s Note: Statistics for this article were found via Pro Football Focus and Sports Reference CFB.

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Josh Frey is a Class of 2020 graduate of The College of Idaho and managing editor of PurplePTSD.com. When he’s not writing about the NFL, Josh enjoys running, gaming, or rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. Check out his Twitter account: @Freyed_Chicken.