Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Camryn Bynum

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Camryn Bynum made an impact.

Camryn Bynum is a professional American football safety currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. He was drafted by the Vikings in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft after playing college football at the University of California, Berkeley (California Golden Bears). Bynum's role is safety for the Vikings.

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2017: Started all games from 2017 to 2020

From 2017 to 2020, Camryn Bynum started in all 42 games at cornerback.

2020: Vikings acquired a fourth round pick in a trade

During the 2020 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings acquired the fourth round pick (125th overall) used to draft Camryn Bynum in a trade with the Chicago Bears.

May 14, 2021: Signed with the Minnesota Vikings

On May 14, 2021, Camryn Bynum signed a four-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings for $4.19 million, including a $717,812 signing bonus.

September 12, 2021: NFL debut

On September 12, 2021, Camryn Bynum made his professional regular season debut with the Vikings, recording two solo tackles in a loss against the Cincinnati Bengals.

December 8, 2021: First career start and interception

On December 8, 2021, Camryn Bynum made his first career start and recorded his first career interception against the Baltimore Ravens.

2021: Preparing for the 2021 NFL draft

In 2021, Camryn Bynum prepared for the NFL draft.

2021: Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings

In 2021, Camryn Bynum was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the NFL draft.

2021: Drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round

In 2021, Camryn Bynum was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round (125th overall) of the NFL draft and was declared as a safety.

2021: Vikings finished the 2021 NFL season with an 8-9 record

In 2021, The Vikings finished the NFL season with an 8-9 record and did not qualify for the playoffs.

2021: Projected as a fourth to sixth round pick

In 2021, the majority of NFL analysts projected Camryn Bynum to be a fourth to sixth round pick in the NFL Draft.

January 10, 2022: Vikings fired General Manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer

On January 10, 2022, the Minnesota Vikings announced their decision to fire General Manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer.

February 15, 2022: Hired Kevin O'Connell as the new head coach

On February 15, 2022, the Minnesota Vikings officially hired Kevin O'Connell as the new head coach.

December 4, 2022: Intercepted a pass against the New York Jets

On December 4, 2022, Camryn Bynum intercepted a pass thrown by Mike White, sealing a victory against the New York Jets.

2022: Vikings clinched a playoff berth

In 2022, the Minnesota Vikings finished atop the NFC North with a 13–4 record, clinching a playoff berth.

January 15, 2023: First Career Playoff Game

On January 15, 2023, Camryn Bynum started in his first career playoff game, recording seven combined tackles in a loss to the New York Giants.

January 19, 2023: Vikings Fired Ed Donatell

On January 19, 2023, Minnesota Vikings' head coach Kevin O'Connell announced his decision to fire defensive coordinator Ed Donatell.

September 14, 2023: Career-high in tackles

On September 14, 2023, Camryn Bynum collected a career-high 15 combined tackles as the Vikings lost to the Philadelphia Eagles.

October 23, 2023: Two Interceptions and Defensive Player of the Week

On October 23, 2023, Camryn Bynum recorded a career-high two interceptions and was named the National Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week.