Cody Lindenberg was one of six Gophers players invited to this year's NFL Scouting Combine. He will not be participating in the on-field testing or drills, but he's still proud to represent Minnesota in Indianapolis.

Here are 11 things to KARE about in Minnesota sports this week. Did you miss football? Well, you get a taste of sorts this week. The NFL Draft Combine takes place this week in Indianapolis. It’s a weeklong look at some of the top prospects available in April’s draft.

Offensive tackle Aireontae Ersery was one of six Gophers invited to this year's NFL Scouting Combine. Ranked 25th on Bruce Feldman's annual 'freaks list' before the 2024 college football season, Ersery had a lot of hype heading into the athletic test,

Rumors are roaring at the NFL Scouting Combine, and Sam Darnold seems to be at the center of it all. While the Vikings say all options are on the table, most of the buzz in Indianapolis swirls around Minnesota franchise-tagging Darnold and trading him.

Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell gives quarterback Sam Darnold (14) some love after a touchdown pass against the Indianapolis Colts on Nov. 3, 2024.

Less than three weeks out from free agency, Sam Darnold's future remains an open discussion for the Minnesota Vikings. Appearing on the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 25, general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah was asked about his organization's stance on Darnold with just weeks before he is lost to free agency.

As the Minnesota Vikings descend upon Indianapolis this week for the 2025 NFL Combine, they find themselves in a familiar position. Just last year, the Vikings were the first domino that needed to fall when Kirk Cousins was set to become a free agent.

Though the Colts certainly hope the 22-year-old can prove himself worthy of the franchise title, his first two seasons in the NFL have left much to be desired. With that, general

INDIANAPOLIS – Gophers cornerback Justin Walley ran the 10th-fastest time among the 39 defensive backs sprinting in the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine, reaching 23 miles per hour over 4.4 seconds.

Take a look inside the Lucas Oil Stadium suite used as the formal interview room, where 45 prospects will talk with coach Kevin O’Connell, General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and others.

The Vikings will be looking to improve on the interior offensive and defensive lines. Defensive tackle should be their priority in Round 1.