UAB RB DeWayne McBride selected 222nd overall by Minnesota Vikings in 2023 NFL Draft

Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty ImagesThe Starke, Florida native turned heads in college with his physical running style. Now, DeWayne McBride will get his chance to take that style to the professional ranks.

The Minnesota Vikings selected McBride with the 222nd overall pick in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. McBride became the 15th selection in UAB program history and ensured the Blazers were represented at the draft for the third straight season.

As a junior in 2022, McBride finished the regular season as the nation’s leading rusher 1,713 yards. McBride also led the nation in rushing yards per game with 155.7 and yards per carry with 7.35. The Vanguard High School product finished…