Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson
Nothing is guaranteed for Minnesota Vikings cornerback Dwight McGlothern.
An undrafted rookie a year ago, McGlothern impressed enough to earn a roster spot but saw the field for just 19 defensive snaps last season. There’s still plenty to prove for the 23-year-old out of Arkansas.
But he’s also done plenty to keep his name in conversation at training camp so far.
At practice on Wednesday, July 30, McGlothern jumped a route and out-leveraged the receiver to snare the ball, thrown from backup Max Brosmer, for his third interception in as many days this week.
This one was special. After celebrating with the defense, McGlothern ran across the field and handed the ball to the offense’s alpha, Justin Jefferson.
“Justin have anything for ya after you handed him the ball,” a reporter asked McGlothern after practice.
“Ha, we was talking trash. I like to trash talk, I wish he was out there,” McGlothern said of Jefferson, who is sidelined with a minor hamstring injury. “He’s a great receiver, I know he’s great, so it put an edge on me to try and see where I’m at.”
While McGlothern is considered in competition for a roster spot again this summer, he’s making himself on the field with his playmaking and off the field with his personality.
