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88
Games
144
Solo Tackles
30
Sacks
1
Interceptions
D.J. Wonnum is a linebacker out of South Carolina, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 117th overall pick (round 4) in the 2020 NFL Draft. He has played 88 regular-season games since 2020, with the Minnesota Vikings, Carolina Panthers and Detroit Lions.
Draft Details
D.J. Wonnum Career Stats
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
- Ranks 5th in the 2020 draft class in sacks (30).
- Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | MIN | 13 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | MIN | 17 | 24 | 18 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | MIN | 15 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | MIN | 15 | 30 | 29 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | CAR | 8 | 17 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | CAR | 16 | 19 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2026 | DET | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 87 | 127 | 111 | 32 | 32 | 61 | 1 | 16 | 4 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-5
Weight
258 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.73s
Bench Press
20 reps
Vertical Jump
34.5"
Broad Jump
123"
3-Cone Drill
7.25s
Shuttle
4.44s
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