With their first swing in the fifth round on Saturday, the Vikings drafted Gophers defensive lineman Esezi Otomewo at 165th overall.
Otomewo, 23, was an All-Big Ten honorable mention last season with 4.5 tackles for losses and three sacks in 13 starts. He was roommates with fellow Gophers edge rusher Boye Mafe, who was drafted in the second round by the Seahawks on Friday night.
Otomewo is the first Gophers players drafted by the Vikings since Nate Triplett went 167th overall in 2010. He is the 21st Gophers player drafted by the Vikings in franchise history.