Michigan State offensive lineman Tyler Higby signs with Minnesota Vikings as UDFA

Moments after the 2020 NFL Draft concluded, undrafted Michigan State Football players started flying off the free agency list. One player who was able to quickly find a home was MSU offensive lineman Tyler Higby, who has reportedly signed with the Minnesota Vikings, joining his former teammate Kenny Willekes who was drafted by the Vikings in the 7th round along with Vikings QB and former Spartan Kirk Cousins.

I first saw the news reported by NFL Draft Diamonds on Twitter:

Michigan State OL Tyler Higby Minnesota Vikings

— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) April 25, 2020

Higby was one of twelve draft-eligible players for Michigan State who left the draft as free agents, with only Willekes and Josiah Scott (Jacksonville Jaguars) getting selected.

If Higby can stick with the team through camp he could find himself blocking for former Michigan State signal-caller Kirk Cousins.

Thankful for this opportunity to be a Viking! Excited to get to work✊🏾💜 #skol

— Tyler Higby (@tylerhigby77) April 25, 2020