Jaylen Guy Twyman is an American football defensive tackle for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He played college football at Pittsburgh and was drafted by the Vikings in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
Jaylen Twyman: Contract| Bench Press| Draft| Highlights
Contract:
Twyman, 21, was selected with the No. 199 overall pick in the sixth round by the Vikings. He agreed to a four-year, $3.7 million contract with the Vikings. During his college career at Pitt, Twyman recorded 57 tackles, 11 sacks, and two pass deflections over the course of 21 games.
Current Contract
(Drafted, signed 2021)
| Year | Cap Number |
Dead Money & Cap Savings
|
|
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $703,735 |
$174,940
|
$528,795
|
| 2022 | $868,735 |
$131,205
|
$737,530
|
| 2023 | $983,735 |
$87,470
|
$896,265
|
| 2024 | $1,098,735 |
$43,735
|
$1,055,000
|
| Total | $3,654,940 | ||
Bench Press:
Former Pitt defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman was in Pittsburgh on Wednesday to take part in Pitt’s pro day along with 15 former teammates, and he made the most of the opportunity by putting on a standout performance. That could prove vital in the coming months, as the 2021 NFL combine has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and pro day showings will likely loom large in pre-draft evaluations.
Draft:
Twyman is a quick athlete with good mobility but he lacks size and his frame is underdeveloped. It doesn’t appear he has ideal anatomical length, and when combined with his lean frame and inconsistent leverage, there are challenges both as a run defender and pass rusher.
Jaylen Twyman NFL Draft Profile
- Position: Defensive Tackle
- School: Pittsburgh
- Current Year: Junior
- Height: 6’2″
- Weight: 290 pounds
Highlights:
Twyman was in a vehicle when he was shot four times, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN’s Adam Schefter. He’s expected to make a full recovery.
“Wrong place, wrong time,” said Rosenhaus, who told ESPN that Twyman was in Washington visiting an aunt. “In talking to him today, he’s going to be OK — that’s all that matters. We’re thankful he’s OK. He will make a full recovery.”
