Da'Veawn Armstead
Career Summary
Da'Veawn Armstead is a cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings.
He concluded his college career at North Texas before signing with Minnesota as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
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Early Life
Armstead is from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
North Texas listed Baton Rouge as his hometown.
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High School
Armstead played at Central High School in Baton Rouge.
He recorded six interceptions as a senior and was a three-star recruit. He played wide receiver, safety and cornerback in high school.
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College Career
Armstead played at TCU, Sam Houston and North Texas before entering the NFL.
At North Texas in 2025, he appeared in 14 games with 13 starts and posted 43 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, two interceptions and seven passes defensed.
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Path to the NFL
Armstead signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent after the 2026 NFL Draft.
North Texas announced his Minnesota agreement on April 25, 2026.
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NFL Career
Armstead joined Minnesota's practice squad after the 2026 preseason.
The Vikings listed him as a practice-squad cornerback on September 1 and current roster information lists him at No. 38.
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Career Accomplishments
Armstead earned third-team All-American Conference recognition in 2025.
North Texas reported the recognition followed his final college season.
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Playing Style
Armstead's college production combined coverage plays with run-support contributions.
His 2025 North Texas season included two interceptions, seven passes defensed, 43 tackles and 3.5 tackles for loss.
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32309, 00-0041341, 11/20/2002, Da'Veawn Armstead, Da'Veawn, Armstead
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