Undrafted DT with 2025 Breakout Signs Now on Vikings Roster
Monkell Goodwine, a 6-4, 305-pound defensive tackle for South Carolina, just signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent after a standout 2025 season where he started 11 games and maintained consistent interior pressure [1]. His differentiators include a rare blend of size and stamina—he played all 13 games in 2024 and 11 starts in 2025 without injury, finishing his career with 46 tackles, 5 tackles for loss, and 2 forced fumbles [1][2]. Goodwine’s intensity and reliability along the line, paired with a services management degree and a calm, professional demeanor, make him a high-upside fit for teams needing a durable, plug-and-play interior defender who can eat up blocks and generate occasional backfield disruption [1][2].
