Brian Asamoah

LB

#6

Experience: 4 years

Height: 6-0

Age: 25

Weight: 226 lbs

College: Oklahoma

2024 SEASON

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WK	OPP	RESULT	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	SCK	SFTY	PDEF	FF
13	Cardinals	W 23 - 22	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
14	Falcons	W 42 - 21	2	0	2	2	0	0	0	1
15	Bears	W 30 - 12	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0
16	@Seahawks	W 27 - 24
17	Packers	W 27 - 25
18	@Lions	L 9 - 31
1	@Giants	W 28 - 6
2	49ers	W 23 - 17
3	Texans	W 34 - 7	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
4	@Packers	W 31 - 29
5	Jets	W 23 - 17
7	Lions	L 29 - 31
8	@Rams	L 20 - 30
9	Colts	W 21 - 13	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0
10	@Jaguars	W 12 - 7
11	@Titans	W 23 - 13
12	@Bears	W 30 - 27

Career Stats

Defense Career

SEASON	TEAM	G	TKL	AST	COMBINED	SOLO	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TDS	FF	OPP FR
2022	Minnesota Vikings	16	11	6	17	9						1	1
2023	Minnesota Vikings	13	2	5	7	2						0
2024	Minnesota Vikings	17	4	2	6	4						1
TOTAL		46	17	13	30	15	0	0	0	0	0	2	1

Biography

CAREER NOTES

Had the second-most defensive snaps among the Vikings 2022 draft class (cornerback Akayleb Evans, 159), appearing in 116. He totaled 15 tackles with one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Also had two special teams tackles.

2023 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Appeared in 13 games for the Vikings in 2023, primarily playing on special teams.
Played 68% of special teams snaps in Week 18 at Detroit (1/7).
Appeared on defense in Week 17 vs. Green Bay (12/31).
Active in Weeks 12, 14-16, appearing on special teams.
Inactive Week 8-11.
Played in each of the first seven games of the season, contributing on defense and special teams.

CAREER NOTES

Had the second-most defensive snaps among the Vikings 2022 draft class (cornerback Akayleb Evans, 159), appearing in 116. He totaled 15 tackles with one forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Also had two special teams tackles.

2023 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Appeared in 13 games for the Vikings in 2023, primarily playing on special teams.
Played 68% of special teams snaps in Week 18 at Detroit (1/7).
Appeared on defense in Week 17 vs. Green Bay (12/31).
Active in Weeks 12, 14-16, appearing on special teams.
Inactive Week 8-11.
Played in each of the first seven games of the season, contributing on defense and special teams.

2022 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Played in 16 contests as a rookie, only missing the season finale.
Played in his first-career playoff game in the Wild Card Round against the New York Giants (Jan. 15, 2023).
Played in a career-high 27 defensive snaps against the New York Giants (Dec. 24), forcing a fumble, recovering it and returning it 12 yards.
Totaled a career-high eight tackles on defense against the Colts (Dec. 17).
Recorded his first-career defensive tackle at Miami (Oct. 16).
Appeared in his first-career defensive snaps vs. Chicago (Oct. 9), playing in six snaps defensively.
Recorded his first-career special teams tackle vs. Detroit (Sept. 25).
Made his NFL debut vs. Green Bay (Sept. 11) appearing on special teams.

COLLEGE - OKLAHOMA

Finished his career at Oklahoma playing in 37 games (19 starts), making 179 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, 5.0 sacks, one interception returned 29 yards, three forced fumbles and five passes defensed.
Member of three Big 12 championship teams, two College Football Playoff squads and teams that won the 2020 Cotton Bowl and 2021 Alamo Bowl in his four seasons (teams went a combined 44-8).
A 2021 Butkus Award semifinalist and second-team All-Big 12 selection by league coaches and media.
Played in 12 of team's 13 games in 2021, making 10 starts, and posted a squad-high 90 tackles (55 solo), as well as 4.0 tackles for loss and two forced fumbles.
Registered career highs of 14 tackles and 2.0 tackles for loss while forcing a fumble at Baylor (Nov. 11, 2021) and logged 10 tackles, 1.0 sack and a forced fumble against Iowa State (Nov. 20, 2021).
Played in all 11 games as a redshirt sophomore in 2020 and made nine starts. Led the team with 66 tackles (34 solo) to go along with 5.5 TFLs, 2.0 sacks, four pass breakups, five quarterback hurries and a forced fumble.
Recorded his first career interception (returned 29 yards) and seven tackles in the Cotton Bowl win over No. 10 Florida (Dec. 30, 2020).
Played in 13 of 14 games in 2019 as OU qualified for the College Football Playoff and finished 12-2. He tallied 23 tackles, 3.5 TFLs and 2.0 sacks.
Redshirted in 2018 (did not play).

HONORS

Butkus Award Semifinalist (2021)
First-Team Academic All-Big 12 selection (2021)
3x Second-Team Academic All-Big 12 selection - AP, Coaches and Media (2020)

PREP - ST. FRANCIS DE SALES (Ohio)

Ranked as a three-star recruit by 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals.
Rated as the No. 29 outside linebacker in the country by ESPN, No. 39 by 247Sports and No. 42 by Rivals.
No. 19 player in Ohio by 247Sports and No. 22 by Rivals and ESPN.
Posted 36 tackles, including 8.0 for loss and 1.5 sacks, and two pass breakups as a senior.
Two-way player who also ran for 1,697 yards and 18 touchdowns on 248 carries and caught two passes for 90 yards and a touchdown in his high school career.
Also received offers from Michigan, Notre Dame, Penn State and others.

OFF THE FIELD

Goes by B.A.
Of Ghanaina decent like Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.
Every number he has worn is a division of six. Wore 24 in college.
Owns a french bulldog named Chrome.
Has three brothers and one younger sister.
Graduated in December 2021 with a degree in human relations.

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Brian Asamoah II on Kevin O'Connell Winning Coach of the Year

Vikings LB Brian Asamoah II talks with Vikings Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett about his youth flag football foundation, Be Authentic Foundation, and reaction to Head Coach Kevin O'Connell winning NFL AP Coach of the Year at Super Bowl LIX Radio Row in New Orleans.

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MVP: Cam Bynum & Brian Asamoah II Discuss Being Professionals & NCAA Football Bowl Season

Cam Bynum & Brian Asamoah II joined Vikings Entertainment Network's Gabe Henderson on this week's edition of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast. The guys discuss what it takes to have an NFL work ethic, the upcoming college football playoffs, and the importance of family. Check out the full Episode #248 of the Minnesota Vikings Podcast everywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts. The Minnesota Vikings Podcast is presented by Pepsi - Made for Vikings watching! The official soft drink of the Minnesota Vikings.

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Asamoah II on Returning From His Injury, Versatility of the Defense and More

LB Brian Asamoah II addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Thursday.

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Asamoah II on Flores' Attention To Detail, Playing Well Next To Hicks and More

LB Brian Asamoah II addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Saturday.

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Chopping It Up: "I Refuse To Look Back"

Vikings.com's Gabe Henderson sits down with Minnesota Vikings 2022 draft picks Lewis Cine, Andrew Booth Jr. & Brian Asamoah to converse about being first generation NIL athletes, their journey back from injury and more.

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Brian Asamoah Mic'd Up at Vikings OTAs

Watch as Vikings LB Brian Asamoah was wired for sound during a OTA practice this past spring at the TCO Performance Center.

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Asamoah on The Opportunity Ahead For Him This Season, Impressions of Flores So Far and More

LB Brian Asamoah addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Wednesday.

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Vikings Circle: Brian Asamoah

vikings.com's Gabe Henderson talked with LB Brian Asamoah on the latest episode of Vikings Circle.

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Asamoah on Opportunity For A Larger Role In 2023, How He Progressed During His Rookie Season and More

LB Brian Asamoah addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Tuesday.

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The Audible: Brian Asamoah II & Troy Dye Talk About Their Love Of The Linebacker Room, Early Life Lessons | Full Episode

On this edition of the Vikings Audible, Tatum Everett and Gabe Henderson are joined by Brian Asamoah II & Troy Dye.

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Postgame Sound: LB Brian Asamoah | Vikings vs. Giants

LB Brian Asamoah addressed the media following Saturday's victory over the Giants.

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Asamoah Talks About His Huge Fumble Recovery, Saturday's Win and More

Vikings LB Brian Asamoah talked with vikings.com's Gabe Henderson after Saturday's win over the Giants.

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Can't-Miss Play: Asamoah Forces The Fumble and Makes The Recovery

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Brian Asamoah unleashes tomahawk chop to punch the ball loose from Daniel Bellinger and he recovers the fumble to create pivotal turnover stopping the Giants' promising drive.

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Table Talk: Vikings Unite Through Cultural Traditions

Vikings General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and LB's Brian Asamoah II and William Kwenkeu talk representing their Western African roots in the NFL during "Vikings Table Talk."

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Purple Pups Featuring Brian Asamoah & Chrome

Watch this edition of Purple Pups that features Vikings LB Brian Asamoah and his French bulldog, Chrome.

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Film Room: How Will Brian Asamoah's High-End Ability and Traits Translate To The NFL?

Former Vikings player and coach Pete Bercich breaks down the college film on LB Brian Asamoah, a third round pick for the Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Asamoah On His First NFL Camp: This Is Everything To Me

LB Brian Asamoah addressed the media following Friday's rookie minicamp practice at the TCO Performance Center.

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Asamoah on His Unique Upbringing, Importance of This Moment To His Family, When He Fell In Love With Football and More

vikings.com's Gabe Henderson talked with new Vikings LB Brian Asamoah, who was picked by the team during the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Brian Asamaoh Addresses The Media Via A Video Conference Call

LB Brian Asamaoh addressed the media via a video conference call after being selected by the Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Draft Room Call: Brian Asamoah Becomes A Viking

Go inside the Vikings draft room as General Manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and Head Coach Kevin O'Connell make the call to LB Brian Asamoah to inform him he was selected by the team in round three of the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Brian Asamoah College Highlights

View college highlights of new Vikings LB Brian Asamoah who was selected by the Vikings in the 2022 NFL Draft.

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Vikings Select LB Brian Asamoah In Round 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft

The Minnesota Vikings select Oklahoma Sooners linebacker Brian Asamoah in Round 2 of the 2022 NFL Draft with the No. 66 overall pick (via a trade with the Detroit Lions).

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Mike Sholiton Discusses The Selection of LB Brian Asamoah

Mike Sholiton, the team's Director of College Scouting, addressed the media from the TCO Performance Center on Friday.

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Brian Asamoah II Deepens Connections on NFL Africa Trip

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Brian Asamoah's Unique Connection with Eric Kendricks Part of LB Progression

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Purple Pups: Brian Asamoah II's French Bulldog Takes Front-Row Seat on NFL Journey

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Brian Asamoah II Caps Vikings Rookie Preseason with Grit

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