Ivan Pace Jr. of Colerain, Miami, UC Bearcats re-signs with Vikings

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Ivan Pace Jr. has re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings for the 2026 season after going undrafted in 2023. The linebacker, who played at Colerain, Miami University, and UC, will earn $3.52 million next season.

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Ivan Pace Jr. re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings for 2026
He went undrafted in 2023
Pace Jr. has 236 tackles and 6.5 sacks in three seasons

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Cincinnati Bengals running back Samaje Perine (34) is knocked from his feet by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. (0) in Minneapolis last Sept. 21. Pace, who played at Colerain, Miami University and UC, has reupped with the Vikings for 2026.

After being snubbed in the NFL Draft three years ago, former Colerain, Miami University and Cincinnati Bearcats linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. has re-signed with the Minnesota Vikings.

The 5-foot-10, 236-pound Pace Jr. has 236 tackles, 6.5 sacks, a pair of fumble recoveries and two interceptions in three seasons at Minnesota.

Pace Jr. signed his restricted free agent tender, where Minnesota had the right of first refusal. Pace Jr. is set to make $3.52 million for the upcoming season and has now played 45 games over three seasons for Minnesota after going undrafted in 2023.