When it comes to Jalen Redmond’s breakout season, the Vikings locker room is the least surprised place in the NFL. While the rest of the league is just catching on to his impact, his teammates say they saw this coming from the start. The defensive lineman’s relentless motor, discipline, and raw athleticism have turned heads all season — but inside Minnesota’s camp, it’s simply the payoff of what they’ve been seeing every day at practice.
Veterans have praised Redmond for his commitment and focus, especially during the offseason, where he put in extra hours refining his technique. Coaches have noted that his growth isn’t just physical — it’s mental. He’s become a key communicator on the field, diagnosing plays faster and anchoring a defense that’s quietly become one of the NFC’s most dangerous units.
Redmond’s rise is more than just a hot streak — it’s the emergence of a player stepping into his potential at the perfect time. For the Vikings, his success isn’t a surprise. It’s the plan unfolding exactly as they expected.
From Underdog to Unstoppable: Jalen Redmond’s Vikings Teammates Saw It First
