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One Viking Proved the Naysayers Wrong Once and for All

He just wasn’t quite big enough.

That was the only possible explanation during the 2023 NFL Draft when 32 general managers did not select University of Cincinnati linebacker Ivan Pace.

One Viking Proved the Naysayers Wrong Once and for All

The Minnesota Vikings plucked Pace off the undrafted free-agent wire immediately after the event, and for now, the rest is history.

Proved the Naysayers
Dec 10, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (40) during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium.