East, Kansas LB Bangally Kamara signs free agent contract with Vikings

Bangally Kamara showed the want-to and is now a member for the Minnesota Vikings.

The former Akron East High School star — who played at Pitt for four years, South Carolina for one and most recently for Kansas — was invited to minicamp earlier this month.

The 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker must have impressed because he has signed an unrestricted free agent contract with the Vikings.

He signed a three-year contract for “a hair below” $900,00 for his 2026 cap charge, according to YahooSports.com. Guaranteed money, if any, is expected to be low.

Kamara was an All Big-12 honorable mention selection with the Jayhawks last fall. He was a first-team All-Ohioan with the Dragons in 2019.

He made 56 tackles last season, 9.5 for loss, and had 1.5 sacks. Kamara also had four pass deflections and a forced fumbles.

He finished his career 185 tackles, 22 for loss, and had 6.5 sacks. Kamara had 12 pass deflections, an interception, two forced fumbles and had a fumble recovery.

Bangally Kamara scouting report, strengths, weaknesses

Here’s what YahooSports.com had to say about Kamara.

Strengths

• Kamara stands out as a versatile linebacker prospect. At the aforementioned height and weight, he’s a bit undersized but demonstrates the flexibility to play dedense and on special teams — a critical asset for making an NFL roster. His collegiate path, however, was not straightforward.
• His appeal stems from his movement, range, and utility in sub-packages. Possessing 4.69 speed, a 10-foot-1 broad jump, and 32 1/8-inch arms, he has the athletic tools necessary to operate effectively in space.

Weaknesses

• The primary question mark surrounding Kamara is his definitive NFL role: he’s likely too light for full-time edge work and will need to carve out a specific niche. He projects as a developmental linebacker and special teams ace.

Brad Bournival can be reached by email at bbournival@usatodayco.com and is on X at @bbournival.

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