All through the primary 12 months and alter of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s tenure because the Minnesota Vikings GM, it’s turn out to be very clear that he values gamers that convey versatility to the soccer discipline. It’s laborious to discover a extra versatile offensive weapon than Vikings FB C.J. Ham, and because of this, it seems that the fullback has earned himself a two-year extension to stay with the staff after some speculation that 2022 may have been his last season in Minnesota.

The extension was introduced by Ham’s company, Team IFA, by way of social media on Wednesday night. As of now, it’s unclear as to how a lot the extension shall be price, however it seems Ham is in Minnesota for the lengthy haul.

This previous season, Ham appeared in all 17 video games for the Vikings, and whereas he was primarily used for his blocking prowess offensively, he additionally caught 10 passes for 82 yards and had 4 carries that resulted in 7 yards and a couple of touchdowns.

Ham, a Duluth native, joined the Vikings in 2017 as an undrafted free agent. He went to varsity on the College of Augustana in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the place he recorded 2662 speeding yards and 29 speeding TDs from 2011-15.

The fullback has not solely been a flexible weapon for the Vikings, however he has additionally been an image of well being all through his profession. In his first six seasons with the Vikings, he’s by no means performed fewer than 15 video games. In all, he’s performed 96 video games for the Vikings, together with 33 begins, and he’s recorded 70 receptions for 610 yards and a couple of touchdowns. As a rusher, he’s recorded 36 carries for 97 yards and three touchdowns.

For his efforts in 2019, a season during which he had 17 receptions, 149 yards, and a landing and helped the Vikings make the NFC Divisional Spherical of the playoffs, Ham was named to the Professional Bowl because the NFC’s fullback consultant.

With some uncertainty within the Vikings backfield concerning the way forward for beginning RB Dalvin Prepare dinner, Ham ought to assist present some stability within the backfield whereas additionally being his ordinary self by way of blocking and receiving prowess.

Josh Frey is a Class of 2020 graduate of The Faculty of Idaho with a bachelor’s diploma in Inventive Writing. When he’s not writing concerning the NFL, Josh enjoys operating, gaming, or rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers and Bucks. Try his Twitter account: @Freyed_Chicken