D.J. Wonnum
26-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Quadriceps
Est. Return 5/1/2024
2023 Defense Stats
TCKL
62
SACKS
8.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
1
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
After starting 16 games in 2021, Wonnum saw his role decreased for the Vikings last season. He totaled 38 tackles, including four sacks, while playing 16 games and starting just one. It looks like he will again play a rotational on the edge in 2023. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Inks deal with Carolina
The Panthers signed Wonnum (quadriceps) to a two-year deal Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wonnum was forced to miss the end of the Vikings' 2023 campaign due to a quadriceps injury, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. The 26-year-old edge rusher is coming off the most productive season of his career, appearing in 15 games and recording 62 total tackles, including 8.0 sacks, while also defending six passes. With the departure of Brian Burns this offseason, Wonnum has a chance to serve as the Panthers' top pass rusher in 2024.
Wonnum was forced to miss the end of the Vikings' 2023 campaign due to a quadriceps injury, but it now seems as if he's moved past the issue. The 26-year-old edge rusher is coming off the most productive season of his career, appearing in 15 games and recording 62 total tackles, including 8.0 sacks, while also defending six passes. With the departure of Brian Burns this offseason, Wonnum has a chance to serve as the Panthers' top pass rusher in 2024.
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Measurables Review
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How do D.J. Wonnum's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"Weight
258 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.73 secShuttle Time
4.44 secCone Drill
7.25 secVertical Jump
34.5 inBroad Jump
123 inBench Press
20 repsHand Length
10.50 inArm Length
34.13 in
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Could stay in NFC North
Wonnum has visits scheduled with the Bears and Panthers this week, Chris Emma of 670TheScore.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Wonnum had his 2023 season cut short by a quad injury, but he still enjoyed his best campaign as a pro with eight sacks and 62 total tackles over 15 games. He's also capable of contributing on special teams. After playing primarily in a rotational role during his time in Minnesota, Wonnum should be able to step into more significant playing time wherever he lands.
Wonnum had his 2023 season cut short by a quad injury, but he still enjoyed his best campaign as a pro with eight sacks and 62 total tackles over 15 games. He's also capable of contributing on special teams. After playing primarily in a rotational role during his time in Minnesota, Wonnum should be able to step into more significant playing time wherever he lands.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Wonnum moved into a starting role after Danielle Hunter's season-ending pectoral injury Week 8 last year and responded with 33 tackles and seven sacks over his final 10 games. He'll move to a reserve role behind Hunter and newcomer Za'Darius Smith as an edge rusher in the Vikings' new 3-4 defense, but Wonnum could find his role grow since both Hunter and Smith were not able to stay healthy in 2021.
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Has surgery on quad
Wonnum had surgery on his quadriceps Thursday after being placed on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Placed on injured reserve
The Vikings placed Wonnum (quad) on injured reserve Wednesday.
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Out for season
Head coach Kevin O'Connell confirmed that Wonnum will miss the rest of the season after tearing his left quadricep tendon in Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions, Kevin Seifert of ESPN.com reports.
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Likely done for season
Wonnum (quadriceps) suffered a partially torn quad during Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Dealing with quadriceps injury
Head coach Kevin O'Connell told reporters after Sunday's 30-24 loss to the Lions that the team is evaluating Wonnum to confirm a quadriceps injury, Ben Goessling of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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