Who's Ade Aruna? Get to know the Vikings rookie defensive lineman

May 5, 2018 — 7:21pm

ABOUT ADE ARUNA

Birthplace: Akuna, Nigeria

Age: 24

Height/weight: 6-5, 262

College: Tulane

Combine star: At the NFL combine, Aruna’s vertical jump of 38.5 inches and his broad jump of 10 feet, 8 inches were the best among defensive linemen. His 4.6-second 40-yard dash time was the second-best at the position.

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