Vikings get defensive in fourth round, draft end D.J. Wonnum from South Carolina

The Vikings drafted South Carolina defensive end D.J. Wonnum with the first of three picks during Saturday’s fourth round.Wonnum (6-5, 258 pounds) was taken 117th overall after ranking second on the Gamecocks defense last fall with 9.5 tackles for a loss and 4.5 sacks as a senior. He’s the first addition to the defensive line since Everson Griffen announced his departure this month.

The Vikings also have picks No. 130 and 132 in the fourth round.

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