‘Big Citrus’ picked by Minnesota Vikings
Orange started in 24 games, and appeared in 50, at Iowa State
Domonique Orange (95) of Iowa State awaits the snap by Logan Jones (65) of Iowa in 2025. | Jared “Jar Lar” Larson PITTSBURGH — “With the 82nd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings select Domonique Orange, nose tackle, Iowa State. ” When Brian O’Neill, a current offensive tackle for the Vikings, made that announcement on national television Friday evening, “Big Citrus” turned his NFL dreams into reality.
ESPN broadcasters called him a “developmental player” on Orange following the announcement. Orange was named to the All-Big 12 Third Team in 2025. In four years with the Cyclones, the Kansas City, Mo.
, native appeared in 50 games between 2022 and 2025 (30-20 record) and started 24 games. In his career, he tallied 66 tackles, seven tackles for loss, two passes defended and a sack of Sam Leavitt in the 2024 Big 12 Championship game.