Former Wisconsin offensive lineman Joe Huber has made the Minnesota Vikings‘ 53-man roster, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

Huber signed with the Vikings back in April as an undrafted free agent. According to Schefter, both he and Minnesota Golden Gophers quarterback Max Brosmer were two undrafted free agents to make the Vikings’ active roster.

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The news isn’t a major surprise for those who have been following Huber’s preseason. Most notably, he was ProFootballFocus’ highest-graded Minnesota Viking and its overall highest-graded undrafted rookie in preseason Week 1. He maintained that momentum through the rest of the exhibition season, leading the Vikings in snaps and grading out as one of the best run-blocking linemen in the entire NFL.

Huber projects as the Vikings’ backup right guard entering the season. Again, he’s set to hold a key two-deep role after none of the 32 NFL teams thought he was worth a selection during April’s seven-round draft.

The interior lineman will look to make his mark at the professional level after a lengthy college career. He first played for three years under Luke Fickell at Cincinnati, starting 12 games and earning honorable mention All-AAC honors as a redshirt sophomore in 2022. Huber was one of several Cincinnati Bearcats to transfer to Wisconsin ahead of the 2023 season, following Fickell. The veteran started 25 games over two years with the Badgers, during which he emerged as one of the program’s more dependable linemen.

While tackles Jack Nelson and Riley Mahlman received much of the attention for the strong play of Wisconsin’s line, Huber was underrated as one of the offense’s best players. His making an NFL active roster showcases that reality.

Huber and the Vikings will kick off their 2025 season on the road at the Chicago Bears on Monday, Sept. 8.

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