Vikings sign second-round LB Jake Golday
The Minnesota Vikings have signed linebacker Jake Golday to a four-year rookie contract. Golday was selected in the second round of the draft with the 51st overall pick. This signing completes the Vikings' nine-player draft class for the year.
- ▪Jake Golday was drafted by the Vikings as the 51st overall pick.
- ▪He played defensive end for two seasons at Central Arkansas before transitioning to linebacker.
- ▪In 2025, Golday earned All-Big 12 honors with 105 tackles and 3.5 sacks.
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