Jaylen Twyman was in a car when he was shot. He suffered superficial exit wounds. He will not need surgery, and X-rays were negative. Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Vikings rookie DT Jaylen Twyman shot four times in Washington, D.C.

Originally posted on DC Sports King | By King Motley | Last updated 6/21/21

Minnesota Vikings rookie defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman was shot four times in Washington, D.C., according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Twyman's agent Drew Rosenhaus said his client was in the “wrong place, wrong time” while visiting his aunt in the nation’s capital.

The Minnesota Vikings have been made aware of the situation. Twyman was in a car when he was shot. He suffered superficial exit wounds. He will not need surgery, and X-rays were negative.

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

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

Twyman starred at HD Woodson High School in Washington, D.C. before committing to the University of Pittsburgh. As a sophomore in college he switched his jersey number to 97 to honor Pitt great Aaron Donald. That season, Twyman recorded 10.5 sacks in 13 games.

The Vikings selected him in the sixth round. Expectations are for him to work his way up the depth chart behind his strong interior pass rushing skills.

This article first appeared on DC Sports King and was syndicated with permission.

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