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          Tom Johnson highlights Minnesota Vikings' undrafted free agents

          Tom Johnson toiled in the CFL and Arena League before finding his footing on the Vikings' defensive line. Tom Dahlin/Getty Images
          • Ben Goessling, ESPN Staff WriterDec 9, 2015, 04:00 PM
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            • Previously covered Vikings for St. Paul Pioneer Press
            • Also covered Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild and Washington Nationals
            • Twin Cities native and University of Minnesota graduate
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          Undrafted free agents: Tom Johnson, DT; Zach Line, FB; Shaun Hill, QB; Mike Harris, G; Matt Asiata, RB; Adam Thielen, WR; Nicholas Easton, C; Taylor Heinicke, QB; Zac Kerin, C; Kevin McDermott, LS; Andrew Sendejo, S; Marcus Sherels, CB; Jeremiah Sirles, T; Justin Trattou, DE; Jason Trusnik, LB; Anthony Harris, S; Isaac Fruechte, WR; John Lowdermilk, S; Dominique Williams, RB; Blake Renaud, FB; Isame Faciane, G; Dominique Jones, TE.

          Starts: Harris (12), Sendejo (10), Line (5), Johnson (5)

          Highlights: Johnson, who signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings in 2014, got a three-year contract from the team before free agency this year after posting 6 1/2 sacks in 2014. A journeyman who played in the CFL and Arena League before signing with the New Orleans Saints, Johnson has seen more playing time because of injuries to Sharrif Floyd and Linval Joseph this season. Sendejo played in the UFL and had short stints with the Cowboys and Jets before joining the Vikings, and he has become a regular part of the defense after starting his career on special teams.