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Camryn Bynum is an American professional football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears and was selected by the Vikings in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft.
Camryn Bynum grew up in Corona, California, and attended Centennial High School. He was initially considered undersized as a football player and did not play on the varsity team until his junior year.
Bynum committed to California on July 1, 2015. After redshirting his true freshman season, he became a starter during his redshirt freshman season and finished the year with 58 tackles, eight passes broken up, and two interceptions. He was named Cal's Most Valuable Freshman.
Bynum was selected 125th overall in the 2021 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings, who envisioned him transitioning to safety. He made his regular season debut in the Vikings' Week 1 overtime loss at the Cincinnati Bengals, recording two solo tackles.
In Week 7 of the 2023 season, Bynum recorded nine tackles and two interceptions in a 22-17 win over the 49ers, earning National Football Conference Defensive Player of the Week. This achievement highlights his significant contributions to the team's defense.
Bynum is of Filipino descent through his mother and African descent through his father. His maternal great-grandmother traced her roots to Leyte. On March 2, 2023, Bynum got married in an intimate wedding in the Philippines. He is a Christian and has been open about his faith and personal life.
Bynum has been known to live and train in the Philippines during the NFL offseason. He has also been open about how his wife, Lalaine, supports him in his career and how they balance their relationship despite the challenges of long-distance relationships.