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Jake Golday, Cincinnatis outside linebacker, was drafted 51st overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2026 NFL Draft. Hes the first Bearcat off the board this year, maintaining their streak of 11 consecutive seasons with a draft pick. Golday, a native of Arlington, Tennessee, transferred to Cincinnati from Central Arkansas in 2024. He started 8 out of 12 games, recording 58 tackles and 7 tackles for loss. In 2025, he had 105 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks, earning him first-team All-Big Twelve honors. Goldays impressive NFL Combine performance, including a 4.62 40-yard dash, 39-inch vertical, and 105 broad jump, boosted his stock. He joins a stacked Vikings linebacker room, setting him up for success.

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