07-24-2004, 10:23 PM
Lesnar to get a second look Former U wrestler unlikely to be signed
The Vikings are planning to take a second look at former Gophers wrestling national champion Brock Lesnar, who is attempting to make the unlikely transition from pro wrestling to the NFL.
Lesnar has not played football since high school, but Vikings coach Mike Tice said Friday the team will give him a second workout sometime next week. Lesnar worked out for the Vikings and several other NFL teams in July. Despite the second workout, it is still unlikely the Vikings will sign Lesnar in time for training camp, which starts Friday in Mankato, Minn.
Lesnar is nearly completely healed from a groin injury that hampered him in his previous workout. He suffered the injury in an April motorcycle accident. Despite the injury, Lesnar had a strong workout for the Vikings, but the team is concerned about his lack of football experience — and reluctant to give up a roster spot for someone who hasn't played football in nine years.
A defensive line prospect, Lesnar's best bet is to develop on a practice squad. Lesnar, a popular pro wrestler, decided to concentrate on an NFL career this spring and has been working out extensively in Arizona.
The Vikings are planning to take a second look at former Gophers wrestling national champion Brock Lesnar, who is attempting to make the unlikely transition from pro wrestling to the NFL.
Lesnar has not played football since high school, but Vikings coach Mike Tice said Friday the team will give him a second workout sometime next week. Lesnar worked out for the Vikings and several other NFL teams in July. Despite the second workout, it is still unlikely the Vikings will sign Lesnar in time for training camp, which starts Friday in Mankato, Minn.
Lesnar is nearly completely healed from a groin injury that hampered him in his previous workout. He suffered the injury in an April motorcycle accident. Despite the injury, Lesnar had a strong workout for the Vikings, but the team is concerned about his lack of football experience — and reluctant to give up a roster spot for someone who hasn't played football in nine years.
A defensive line prospect, Lesnar's best bet is to develop on a practice squad. Lesnar, a popular pro wrestler, decided to concentrate on an NFL career this spring and has been working out extensively in Arizona.