Andrew Van Ginkel

Andrew Van Ginkel
Van Ginkel with the Miami Dolphins in 2021
No. 43 – Minnesota Vikings
PositionOutside linebacker
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1995-07-01) July 1, 1995
Rock Valley, Iowa, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High schoolRock Valley
College
NFL draft2019: 5th round, 151st overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Total tackles383
Sacks35.5
Forced fumbles5
Fumble recoveries5
Interceptions5
Defensive touchdowns4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Andrew Van Ginkel (born July 1, 1995) is an American professional football outside linebacker for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota Coyotes before transferring to the Wisconsin Badgers. Van Ginkel was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft.[1]

Early life

Van Ginkel attended Rock Valley Community High School in Rock Valley, Iowa, where he played football for the Nighthawks, a consolidated team shared with Boyden–Hull High School, as a quarterback and defensive back.[2][3] He did not participate in recruiting camps following his senior year of high school football, and did not attract attention from many large schools.[4]

College career

Van Ginkel began his college career at the University of South Dakota,[5] where he played defensive end.[6] He redshirted, then played for one season, earning first-team all Missouri Valley Football Conference honors as a freshman. Van Ginkel then transferred to Iowa Western Community College after head coach Joe Glenn retired.[7] At Iowa Western, Van Ginkel continued to play defensive end.[8] He transferred to the University of Wisconsin and played outside linebacker for two seasons.[9][10]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 3+1⁄2 in
(1.92 m)		241 lb
(109 kg)		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		4.59 s1.62 s2.52 s4.14 s6.89 s38.0 in
(0.97 m)		10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)		17 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[11][12]

Miami Dolphins

Van Ginkel was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round, 151st overall, of the 2019 NFL draft.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on September 6, 2019.[14] He was designated for return from injured reserve on November 13, 2019, and began practicing with the team again.[15] He was activated on November 20, 2019.[16] On November 1, 2020, against the Los Angeles Rams, Van Ginkel recovered a fumble lost by Jared Goff and returned it for a 78-yard touchdown during the 28–17 win. This was the second longest fumble return in Dolphins' team history.[17] In Week 11 against the Denver Broncos, Van Ginkel forced a fumble on running back Melvin Gordon at the goal line which was recovered by the Dolphins during the 20–13 loss.[18]

On March 23, 2023, Van Ginkel re-signed with the Dolphins on a one-year contract.[19] On January 9, 2024, the Dolphins placed him on injured reserve.[20]

Minnesota Vikings

On March 13, 2024, Van Ginkel signed a two-year, $20 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings.[21] In his first game with the team on September 8 against the New York Giants, he recorded a sack and an interception, joining Kevin Williams and Harrison Smith as the third Vikings player since 2000 to do both in the first game of a season.[22] Van Ginkel also scored a touchdown from a 10-yard interception return from Giants quarterback Daniel Jones, marking the Vikings first pick-six since Week 17 of the 2021 season.[23] In Week 5 against the New York Jets in London, Van Ginkel scored his second pick-six as a Viking and the third of his career after intercepting Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and returning the ball 63 yards to the endzone.[24] In Week 16, Van Ginkel recorded five tackles and two sacks in a 27–24 win over the Seattle Seahawks, earning NFC Defensive Player of the Week.[25] He was ranked 88th by his fellow players on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025.[26]

On April 29, 2025, Van Ginkel signed a one-year contract extension with the Vikings worth $23 million.[27][28]

Career statistics

NFL

Legend
Led the league
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTfLSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRYdsTD
2019MIA 61151141.0400000000100
2020MIA 16114829195.57040000031781
2021MIA 17147150214.0907000001000
2022MIA 1754724230.530212323.02300000
2023MIA 17116942276.080813333.033101290
2024MIN 171779502911.5180627336.56321000
2025MIN 12115428267.01101014040.04000200
Career1027038323414935.560037516933.8633551071

Postseason

Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTfLSftyPDIntYdsAvgLngTDFFFRYdsTD
2022MIA 111010.0000000000000
2024MIN 113121.0100000000000
Career224131.0100000000000

College

College statistics
Year Team Class Position GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
TotalLossSackIntYardsAvgTDPDFRFF
2015South Dakota FreshmanDE115618.09.0000.00632
2017Wisconsin JuniorLB143910.06.52115.51212
2018Wisconsin SeniorLB12599.55.5000.00302
Career3715437.5212115.511146

Personal life

Van Ginkel is a Christian.[29][30] He is married to Samantha Van Ginkel. They have three sons together.[31][32]

References

  1. ↑ Galloway, Jason (November 16, 2018). "With ankle injury behind him, Badgers outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel ready to show what he's capable of over season's final stretch". Wisconsin State Journal. Lee Enterprises. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  2. ↑ Siebring, Owen (April 30, 2019). "BHRV product Van Ginkel realizes NFL dream". KMEG. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  3. ↑ "From a Nighthawk to a Dolphin and back to fans". Sioux County Index Reporter. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 17, 2020.
  4. ↑ Galloway, Jason (November 16, 2018). "With ankle injury behind him, Badgers outside linebacker Andrew Van Ginkel ready to show what he's capable of over season's final stretch". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Van Ginkel Signs With USD Football". Yankton Daily Press and Dakotan. February 13, 2014. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  6. ↑ Feldman, Mark (November 16, 2018). "UW football: Linebacker Van Ginkel ready to end career with a flourish". The Journal Times. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  7. ↑ Cowley, Jason (January 11, 2016). "Van Ginkel transferring from USD to Iowa Western". Sioux City Journal. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  8. ↑ Potrykus, Jeff (December 23, 2018). "UW staff believes T.J. Edwards, Ryan Connelly and Andrew Van Ginkel have NFL potential". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  9. ↑ Temple, Jesse (February 13, 2017). "Andrew Van Ginkel a rare junior college find for Wisconsin". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  10. ↑ Polzin, Jim (August 23, 2018). "Wisconsin outside linebackers Zack Baun, Andrew Van Ginkel set the bar high". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved April 5, 2020.
  11. ↑ Zierlein, Lance. "Andrew Van Ginkel Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  12. ↑ "2019 Draft Scout Andrew Van Ginkel, Wisconsin NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 15, 2023.
  13. ↑ Dolney, Kevin (April 27, 2019). "Miami Dolphins draft results 2019: Andrew Van Ginkel selected in fifth round". SB Nation. Vox Media. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
  14. ↑ "Dolphins Sign J'Marcus Webb, Place Andrew Van Ginkel On IR". MiamiDolphins.com. September 6, 2019.
  15. ↑ Poupart, Alan (November 13, 2019). "Andrew Van Ginkel Returns To Practice On Wednesday". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
  16. ↑ "Dolphins Sign Adrian Colbert, Activate Andrew Van Ginkel, Promote Gerald Willis". MiamiDolphins.com. November 20, 2019.
  17. ↑ "Los Angeles Rams at Miami Dolphins – November 1st, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Miami Dolphins at Denver Broncos - November 22nd, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Andrew Van Ginkel". MiamiDolphins.com. March 23, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  21. ↑ Peters, Craig (March 13, 2024). "Vikings Agree to Terms with Jonathan Greenard, Blake Cashman & Andrew Van Ginkel". Vikings.com. Retrieved January 18, 2025.
  22. ↑ Peters, Craig (September 8, 2024). "Vikings at Giants Game Observations: Darnold to Jefferson Keys 99-Yard Drive, Defense Dominant". Vikings.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Can't-Miss Play: Andrew Van Ginkel With An Insane Pick Six". Vikings.com (video). September 8, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  24. ↑ Florio, Mike (October 6, 2024). "Aaron Rodgers has two first-quarter interceptions against Vikings". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  25. ↑ Baca, Michael (December 24, 2024). "Colts RB Jonathan Taylor, Panthers RB Chuba Hubbard highlight Players of the Week". NFL.com.
  26. ↑ Peters, Craig (July 8, 2025). "Andrew Van Ginkel Lands at No. 88 on NFL's Top 100 of 2025". Vikings.com. Retrieved August 20, 2025.
  27. ↑ Peters, Craig (April 29, 2025). "Vikings Announce Contract Extension with Andrew Van Ginkel". Vikings.com. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  28. ↑ Shook, Nick (April 29, 2025). "Vikings signing LB Andrew Van Ginkel to one-year, $23 million extension". NFL.com. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
  29. ↑ Thompson, Scott. "AJ Brown, Tee Higgins among NFL stars reminiscing on Christmas memories as they impact their communities". Fox News. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  30. ↑ "van_ginkel". Instagram. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  31. ↑ "Andrew Van Ginkel". vikings.com. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
  32. ↑ "sam_vanginkel". Instagram. Retrieved December 29, 2025.
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