How Minnesota Vikings UDFA Devron Harper Found His Football Family

Locked On Vikings - Daily Podcast On The Minnesota Vikings

Devron Harper had choices to make. He could stay the course and adhere to the status quo, even if it meant abandoning who he is. Or he could forge his own path. Today I spoke with the Minnesota Vikings UDFA and got his thoughts on family, football, and his long roster odds.

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