BREAKING: Vikings Rookie Jaylen Twyman Shot Four Times While In Washington D.C.

Jaylen Twyman is going to have an uphill battle after he was shot four times while in Washington D.C. His agent Drew Rosenhaus said he was in the ‘wrong place at the wrong time.”

Adam Schefter added that Twyman does not need surgery and his x-rays were negative.

“In talking to him today, he’s going to be OK – that’s all that matters. We’re thankful he’s OK. He will make a full recovery.”

Vikings’ rookie DT Jaylen Twyman was shot four times while visiting an aunt in Washington DC. “Wrong place, wrong time,” said his agent Drew Rosenhaus. “In talking to him today, he’s going to be OK – that’s all that matters. We’re thankful he’s OK. He will make a full recovery.”

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 21, 2021

Vikings have been apprised of the situation with Jaylen Twyman, who was in a car when he was shot. There were superficial, exit wounds, Drew Rosenhaus said. Twyman does not need surgery. Xrays were negative. The anticipation is he will make a full recovery. https://t.co/6UjwkRV1bY

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) June 21, 2021

Jaylen Twyman was drafted by the Vikings in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

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The 6-2, 290 pound Twyman had a breakout 2019 campaign in which he exploded for 10.5 sacks and 12.5 tackles for loss to earn First Team All-ACC honors, as well as All-American recognition from multiple publications.

He took the COVID-19 opt-out in 2020.