Former SMU star running back Zach Line had hopes of being drafted this past weekend in the NFL Draft, but instead was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings.
According to Line’s fan page on Facebook, he signed a three-year deal to join the crowded Vikings backfield that includes the 2012 NFL MVP and rushing champion, Adrian Peterson.
Line posted on his Twitter account Saturday night, “I was undrafted. Is that a major problem? No, Minnesota Vikings make everything feel just right! #skolvikings.”
The 6-1, 230 pound Line surpassed SMU great Eric Dickerson in total yardage (4,185) and tied Dickerson in total career touchdowns with 47 while he was at SMU.
Line joins Peterson and former Stanford star Toby Gerhart in the backfield and will be competing for playing time most likely at fullback as the Vikings are one of the few teams that use a fullback regularly.
