Former Golden Gophers LB lands job with Minnesota Vikings
Nick Rallis is headed back to the state of Minnesota, this time as a part of the Minnesota Vikings coaching staff.
The team made the announcement Tuesday that Rallis is joining the staff as a Defensive Quality Control Coach. According to the Vikings’ announcement, this will be Rallis’ first NFL job. He spent 2017 at Wake Forest as a graduate assistant after completing his playing career in 2016.
Rallis played for the Golden Gophers from 2013-2016, amassing 65 tackles, 10.0 TFL, and a sack. His senior year was his best production as he recorded 37 tackles, 6.5 TFL, and a sack while helping lead Minnesota to a 9-4 record.
The Vikings shared the announcement on Twitter:
The #Vikings have named former @GopherFootball LB Nick Rallis Defensive Quality Control Coach.
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— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) August 7, 2018