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Undrafted Aussie Punter Shocks NFL | Minnesota Vikings News

Minnesota Vikings News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

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An undrafted Aussie punter just stole the starting job from a six-time All-Pro veteran. Brett Thorson, who won the Ray Guy Award in college, beat out Johnny Hekker in a surprise move by the Vikings — proving that raw potential and preseason dominance can trump decades of NFL experience. With his power and consistency, Thorson now holds the keys to field position for Minnesota’s special teams — and the league is watching to see if he can turn college stardom into pro success.

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