Theiren Cockran is joining the Minnesota Vikings as a free agent! The Gophers defensive end made the decision following the close of the NFL Draft.
#Gophers DE @TCockran55 tweets out that he's going to be a member of the Minnesota #Vikings @ArifHasanNFL @EDOslund
— Ryan Burns (@RyanBurnsMN) May 1, 2016
At 6'4" and 252 lbs, Cockran was a three year starter for the Gophers. In his senior season he was second in sacks (3) and tackles for loss (7) for all lineman and anchored the line for the Gophers with his pass rushing ability.