Updated August 15, 2026
DJ Wonnum (born October 31, 1997) is the linebacker for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 98. He played college football at South Carolina. The Minnesota Vikings selected him No. 117 overall in the 2020 NFL draft. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: linebacker (LB)
- Number: 98
- Born: October 31, 1997
- Height: 6 ft 5 in
- Weight: 260 lb
- College: South Carolina
- NFL draft: 2020, No. 117 overall (Minnesota Vikings)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Minnesota Vikings (2020–2023)
DJ Wonnum played 13 regular season games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2020, with 3 sacks, 0 interceptions, 14 solo tackles and 8 assists.
DJ Wonnum played 17 regular season games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2021, with 8 sacks, 0 interceptions, 24 solo tackles and 18 assists.
DJ Wonnum played 15 regular season games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2022, with 4 sacks, 0 interceptions, 19 solo tackles and 11 assists.
DJ Wonnum played 15 regular season games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2023, with 8 sacks, 0 interceptions, 30 solo tackles and 29 assists.
Carolina Panthers (2024–2025)
DJ Wonnum played 8 regular season games for the Carolina Panthers in 2024, with 4 sacks, 0 interceptions, 17 solo tackles and 19 assists.
DJ Wonnum played 16 regular season games for the Carolina Panthers in 2025, with 3 sacks, 1 interceptions, 19 solo tackles and 23 assists.
Postseason
DJ Wonnum played 1 postseason games for the Minnesota Vikings in 2022, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 1 solo tackles and 1 assists.
DJ Wonnum played 1 postseason games for the Carolina Panthers in 2025, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 2 solo tackles and 3 assists.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Minnesota Vikings | 13 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | Minnesota Vikings | 17 | 8 | 0 | 24 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | Minnesota Vikings | 15 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | Minnesota Vikings | 15 | 8 | 0 | 30 | 29 | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| 2024 | Carolina Panthers | 8 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | Carolina Panthers | 16 | 3 | 1 | 19 | 23 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Career | 84 | 30 | 1 | 123 | 108 | 30 | 15 | 4 |
Postseason
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Minnesota Vikings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Carolina Panthers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 1-year deal signed in 2026 with a total value of $3 million, $3 million per year, and $2.27 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
