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Mysterious German League player gets drafted by Vikings

Published Apr. 30, 2016 4:02 p.m. ET

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The Minnesota Vikings made history on Saturday, drafting Moritz Boehringer -- the first-ever German Football League player drafted in NFL history.

The 22-year-old wide receiver for the GFL's Schwabish Hall Unicorns was selected by Minnesota in the sixth round, 181st overall.

Adding to Boehringer's intrigue is the fact that he's been playing football for only about five years. He became interested in the sport when he watched an Adrian Peterson video on YouTube. He has never played any collegiate-level football and had only one year of experience in the GFL.

Boehringer's football career began when he and a group of friends joined a hometown club, where he played for a few years before his coach sent a highlight tape to the Unicorns. He was signed shortly after and went on to put up incredible numbers -- 70 catches for 1,461 yards and 16 touchdowns -- which led him to win the GFL's Rookie of the Year Award. Boehringer then caught the attention of scouts for the NFL UK, and a few months later his name spread to the NFL, so his agent scheduled a pro day.

During his pro day, Boehringer ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash and a 4.10-second 20-yard short shuttle. He also posted a 39-inch vertical and 10-foot, 11-inch broad jump, according to ESPN. He recorded a 6.65-second performance in the three-cone drill, a time equal to Ohio State's Braxton Miller. At 6-foot-4 and 225 pounds, Boehringer is a big, fast target with a lot of raw potential.

While Boehringer's pro day reportedly garnered interest from at least eight NFL teams, the Vikings were the most enthusiastic about his potential.

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