Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter has five sacks this season. With 30½ sacks, he’s tied for fifth most by a player younger than 24. He has three more games until he turns 24, including Sunday’s game against the Cardinals at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Here are the eight players with at least 30 sacks before turning 24:
Shawne Merriman, Chargers, 39½ sacks
Aldon Smith, 49ers, 38
Robert Quinn, Rams, 34½
Terrell Suggs, Ravens, 33½
Danielle Hunter, Vikings, 30½
Mario Williams, Texans, 30½
Von Miller, Broncos, 30
Derrick Thomas, Chiefs, 30
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