History of Camryn Bynum in Timeline
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.
July 19, 1998: Camryn Bynum Born
On July 19, 1998, Camryn Bynum was born. He is an American professional football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the NFL.
July 1, 2015: Committed to California
On July 1, 2015, Camryn Bynum, a 3-star cornerback recruit, committed to California, choosing them over offers from multiple other universities.
2017: Started all games from 2017 to 2020
From 2017 to 2020, Camryn Bynum started in all 42 games at cornerback.
December 2020: Graduated from UC Berkeley
In December 2020, Camryn Bynum graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in business.
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.
2020: Opted out of the 2020 season then reversed the decision
In 2020, Camryn Bynum initially opted out of the football season to prepare for the NFL draft due to the Pac-12 postponement, but he later reversed his decision when the Pac-12 announced they would resume fall football.
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.
March 2, 2023: Married in the Philippines
On March 2, 2023, Camryn Bynum got married in the Philippines.
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.
October 6, 2024: Intercepted a pass against the New York Jets
On October 6, 2024, Camryn Bynum intercepted a pass thrown by Aaron Rodgers during a win against the New York Jets.
