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Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins

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Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
No. 90 – Minnesota Vikings
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2003-06-26) June 26, 2003 (age 21)
Gaffney, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:276 lb (125 kg)
Career information
High school:Gaffney
College:Georgia (2021–2024)
NFL draft:2025: 5th round, 139th pick
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Tyrion Lamar Ingram-Dawkins (born June 26, 2003) is an American professional football defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Vikings in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Early life

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Ingram-Dawkins attended Gaffney High School in Gaffney, South Carolina.[1] As a senior, he recorded 31 tackles and seven sacks, being named the 2020 South Carolina Mr. Football.[2] He was selected to play in the 2021 All-American Bowl.[3] A four-star recruit and the top ranked recruit from South Carolina, Ingram-Dawkins committed to play college football at the University of Georgia.[4][5]

College career

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After redshirting in 2021, Ingram-Dawkins played in 14 games and totaled ten tackles in 2022.[6] During the 2023 season, he underwent foot surgery, limiting his playing time.[7] The following season, Ingram-Dawkins playing time increased,[8] being named the co-SEC defensive lineman of the week after recording three tackles, including two tackles for loss, and a sack against Kentucky.[9]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+34 in
(1.95 m)
276 lb
(125 kg)
33+12 in
(0.85 m)
9+34 in
(0.25 m)
4.86 s 1.69 s 2.78 s 4.34 s 7.28 s 36.0 in
(0.91 m)
10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
23 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11]

Ingram-Dawkins was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 139th pick in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft.[12][13]

References

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  1. ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2025 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 294. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  2. ^ Bezjak, Lou (December 5, 2020). "2020 SC Mr. Football is Gaffney star, Georgia Bulldogs football commitment". The State. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
  3. ^ "Defensive Lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins Will be Honored as a 2021 All-American". NBC Sports. November 17, 2020. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  4. ^ Blackwell, Jed. "Here's how UGA football pulled in the top recruit in South Carolina". Online Athens. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  5. ^ Breiner, Ben. "Georgia lands commitment from state of South Carolina's top football recruit". The Macon Telegraph.
  6. ^ "Reserve DL latest UGA player cited for speeding". ESPN.com. July 29, 2023. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  7. ^ Tidwell, Sara. "Kirby Smart updates status of Georgia football's Mykel Williams, Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins". Online Athens. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  8. ^ Underwood, Bo (October 3, 2024). "Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins blossoming into impact player for Georgia". The Red & Black. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  9. ^ "Georgia's Raylen Wilson and Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins earb SEC honors". Albany Herald. September 16, 2024. Retrieved October 6, 2024.
  10. ^ "Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  11. ^ "Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 28, 2025.
  12. ^ Ragatz, Will (April 26, 2025). "Vikings add Georgia DL Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins in fifth round of 2025 draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
  13. ^ Peters, Craig (April 26, 2025). "Vikings Draft Georgia Defensive Lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins with 139th Pick of 2025". Vikings.com.
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