HBCU star turns minicamp invite into NFL contract

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Undrafted HBCU defensive playmaker signs NFL contract after rookie minicamp

The Minnesota Vikings officially announced Monday the signing of defensive lineman Elijah Williams, a standout from Morgan State University, after he impressed coaches during the team’s rookie minicamp. Williams, a 6-foot-3, 285-pound defensive tackle from Jersey City, New Jersey, earned his contract through relentless effort and an outstanding collegiate career. At Morgan State, Williams was a dominant force on the defensive front, finishing as…

HBCU star turns minicamp invite into NFL contract

HBCU standout Elijah Williams, a dominant defensive end from Morgan State, has officially signed an NFL contract with the Minnesota Vikings. Although he went undrafted, Williams impressed at the Baltimore Ravens’ Local Pro Day. As a result, he earned a rookie minicamp invite from the Vikings and turned it into a full contract. A Historic Career at Morgan State During his time at Morgan State, Williams consistently delivered elite-level play. He …