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Higby, who started 30 games on the Spartans offensive line, texted his two-time teammate Saturday night after reaching a deal with the Vikings.
"We were both pretty excited, [and] we talked more Monday about it," Higby said. "But we were roommates all four years in college, too, so we were pretty good friends. We talked about living together again when we're up there.
"It started freshman year. I was with our quarterback, and he was with another player in our dorm room; we were suitemates," he added. "We kind of just clicked, all four of us. … We did everything together."
And last but not least, two of the Vikings rookies share not only an alma mater but also a last name.
After drafting Baylor defensive tackle James Lynch 130th overall on Saturday, Minnesota added Bears linebacker Blake Lynch as an undrafted free agent.
They aren't blood-related, but James and Blake have a close connection.
"Our lockers were alphabetical, so our lockers were by each other the whole time [at Baylor]," Blake said. "We were just super close."
Blake mentioned another unique tie to Vikings cornerback Kris Boyd, whom he played with at Gilmer High School (Texas). He and James also teamed with fifth-round draft pick Harrison Hand at Baylor before Hand transferred to Temple.
"I know a few guys, and that's huge for me," Blake said. "I'm just ready to get to work with those guys."