As is often the case, the NFL draft was full of many tearjerker moments. It’s an event honoring the realization of a dream for young men that have dedicated their entire lives to reaching football’s pinnacle.
For linebacker Brian Asamoah, it was made even more special when receiving a phone call from Minnesota Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
In many ways, the draft selection almost felt like fate considering the conversation Asamoah had earlier with Vikings director of college scouting Mike Sholiton.