D.J. Wonnum

D.J. Wonnum

27-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Carolina Panthers
2024 Fantasy Outlook
After trading outside linebacker Brian Burnes to the Giants in March, the Panthers made it a priority to fortify a seemingly weak room of pass rushers by adding both Wonnum and Jadeveon Clowney in free agency. Wonnum is coming off the most productive season of his young career, tallying 62 tackles, including 8.0 sacks, 38 pressures and seven passes defended in 15 games with the Vikings. He'll line up opposite Clowney for the Panthers defense in 2024, and the two should make an impact as a solid pass-rushing duo. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a two-year, $12.5 million contract with the Panthers in March of 2024.
Good to go against Atlanta
LBCarolina Panthers
January 3, 2025
Wonnum (knee/rest) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
Wonnum opened the week as a DNP in order to get some additional rest due to a lingering knee issue. He ramped up his practice participation over the next two days, culminating in a full session Friday. Wonnum has logged 32 tackles (17 solo), including 4.0 sacks, one pass defense and fumble recovery across seven regular-season games.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Carolina PanthersPanthers 2024 LB Snap Distribution See more data like this | See last season's snap counts
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75365%
13146%
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22920%
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7928%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do D.J. Wonnum's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 5"
 
Weight
258 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.73 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.44 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.25 sec
 
Vertical Jump
34.5 in
 
Broad Jump
123 in
 
Bench Press
20 reps
 
Hand Length
10.50 in
 
Arm Length
34.13 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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After starting 16 games in 2021, Wonnum saw his role decreased for the Vikings last season. He totaled 38 tackles, including four sacks, while playing 16 games and starting just one. It looks like he will again play a rotational on the edge in 2023.
Wonnum moved into a starting role after Danielle Hunter's season-ending pectoral injury Week 8 last year and responded with 33 tackles and seven sacks over his final 10 games. He'll move to a reserve role behind Hunter and newcomer Za'Darius Smith as an edge rusher in the Vikings' new 3-4 defense, but Wonnum could find his role grow since both Hunter and Smith were not able to stay healthy in 2021.
The 2020 fourth-round draft pick will compete for a starting defensive end role this summer after a promising rookie season that saw him post three sacks and get increasing playing time later in the year.
More Fantasy News
Returns to practice Thursday
LBCarolina Panthers
Knee
January 2, 2025
Wonnum (knee/rest) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Will play against Tampa Bay
LBCarolina Panthers
December 29, 2024
Wonnum (shoulder) is active for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Darin Gantt of the Panthers' official site reports.
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Questionable to face Tampa Bay
LBCarolina Panthers
Shoulder
December 27, 2024
Wonnum (shoulder) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bucs.
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Nursing shoulder injury
LBCarolina Panthers
Shoulder
December 26, 2024
Wonnum (shoulder) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
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Limited Wednesday
LBCarolina Panthers
Knee
December 11, 2024
Wonnum (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, David Newton of ESPN.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Might begin camp on PUP list
LBCarolina Panthers
June 17, 2024
Wonnum has missed the Panthers' offseason program while dealing with complications from quadriceps surgery, and he appears likely to begin training camp on the PUP list, Joseph Person of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
The 26-year-old edge rusher was signed as a free agent in the offseason after recording eight sacks and a career-high 62 tackles with the Vikings in 2023. Wonnum has yet to practice with his new club, however, putting his availability for camp in serious doubt. He still has time to get healthy prior to Week 1, but he'll need to show progress soon.
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