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Jerick's journey into the NFL - Week 2: Getting used to the grind
Vikings Camp Football Heal
Former Georgia Southern star and current Minnesota Vikings running back Jerick McKinnon (31) breaks a tackle by linebacker Mike Zimmer during a preseason practice in Mankato, Minn. - photo by Associated Press
Note: “Jerick’s journey into the NFL” will run each Sunday during the preseason in the Statesboro Herald. During Minnesota Vikings training camp sessions, the alarm goes off at 6:30 a.m. Jerick McKinnon has an hour to get ready for the day and eat breakfast with the team. Quickly after that, special teams meet.