Vikings '30 visit' tracker: Which NFL draft prospects are Minnesota hosting?

With the peak of free agency in the rearview mirror and the 2025 NFL Draft now less than a month away, all 32 teams are fully engaged in draft preparation these days. That includes trips to Pro Days at colleges across the country and hosting up to 30 players for official visits at a team's facility. These '30 visits' provide an opportunity for a team to spend a significant chunk of time with a player and get to know them better than they can in a 15-minute interview at the NFL combine or a quick meeting at the Senior Bowl.

Here's a look at the players the Minnesota Vikings are reportedly hosting for 30 visits this year. It'll be updated as more names emerge in the coming weeks.

Derrick Harmon, DL, Oregon

Source: Ryan Fowler

Harmon has long felt like a great fit for the Vikings if he's available with the 24th pick. He had an incredible 2024 season for the Ducks, recording 43 hurries, five sacks, four pass breakups, and 11 total tackles for loss. The Vikings signing Jonathan Allen and Javon Hargrave in free agency doesn't mean Harmon can't still be their pick in the first round. Both of those guys are over 30 years old and on short-term contracts. You can never have too many talented defensive linemen, and regardless, this draft for Minnesota will be about taking the best players available at a wide range of positions.

Jacory Croskey-Merritt, RB, Arizona

Source: Justin Melo

Croskey-Merritt had an impressive performance at the Big 12 Pro Day this month, posting a 4.41 40 and a 41.5-inch vertical jump. He played just one game for Arizona last season before being sidelined due to an NCAA eligibility issue stemming from his time at FCS Alabama State. At New Mexico in 2023, Croskey-Merritt racked up 1,262 yards from scrimmage and 18 touchdowns, averaging 6.3 yards per carry. Even after re-signing Aaron Jones and trading for Jordan Mason, it wouldn't be surprising if the Vikings selected a running back somewhere on Day 3.

Brashard Smith, RB, SMU

Source: Smith himself (via Joseph Hoyt)

Another Day 3 running back the Vikings could target is Smith, who brings a slightly different skill set to the table. He began his college career as a wide receiver and kick returner at Miami for three seasons, then switched to running back at SMU last year and put up massive numbers. Smith ran for 1,332 yards and 14 touchdowns, adding another 327 yards and 4 TDs through the air. He ran a 4.39 at the combine, and his receiving ability would make him a dynamic addition to the Vikings' offense.

Jacob Bayer, C, Arkansas State

Source: Ryan Fowler

An intriguing small-school offensive line prospect, Bayer turned some heads at the Senior Bowl earlier this year. He was a standout center at FCS Lamar and then at the FBS level with Arkansas State. Bayer is a potential late-round pick with some promising tools.

Zion Childress, DB, Kentucky

Source: Ryan Fowler

Childress was a two-year starter for the Wildcats and played 62 total games between there and Texas State. He was an All-SEC Honorable Mention last season when he recorded 55 total tackles — six for loss — two passes defended, a sack and a forced fumble. Childress matched a team high with six quarterback hurries.

Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona

Source: Ryan Fowler

Savaiinaea was an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention last season when he posted a 75.9 overall offensive grade from Pro Football Focus (PFF). The 6-foot-5, 336-pound tackle excelled in pass blocking, receiving an 82.7 pass-block grade, but wasn't as strong in the run game, garnering a 62.4 run-block grade from PFF. Savaiinaea has intriguing athleticism, hitting 20 mph on his 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine, where he ran a 4.95.

Jalen Travis, OL, Iowa State

Source: Darren Wolfson

Travis is another offensive tackle prospect who was an All-Big 12 Honorable Mention last season. He received an even better pass-block grade than Savaiinaea from PFF (85.8), but was worse in the run game (58.5) to receive an overall offensive grade of 70.8. That's a drop off from Travis' 2023 season in which he received an 80.9 overall grade from PFF, which ranked 20th of 629 tackles evaluated by the organization. Travis is a Minneapolis native who attended DeLaSalle High School.

Ben Yurosek, TE, Georgia

Source: Tom Pelissero

The Vikings will likely be in the market for a depth tight end addition on Day 3 of the draft. Yurosek is a name to keep in mind. He spent four years at Stanford before playing his final college season at Georgia. He had 658 receiving yards and three touchdowns back in 2021, but his receiving production actually went down every year after that. He ran a 4.64 40 at 6'4", 245 pounds.

Marcus Mbow, OL, Purdue

Source: Instagram

Mbow is a likely Day 2 prospect who played both right guard and right tackle for the Boilermakers. He's probably headed back inside to guard in the NFL. Mbow is only 303 pounds, but he makes up for it with athleticism and intelligence. He could be a good fit for the Vikings' run-blocking scheme.

Warren Brinson, DL, Georgia

Source: Instagram

Brinson was a five-year contributor on Georgia's defensive line. Last season, he recorded 26 tackles, six of them for losses, and two sacks. He's got some good explosiveness at 6'5", 315.

Nazir Stackhouse, DL, Georgia

Source: Instagram

Stackhouse played alongside Brinson for the last five years. He's more of a nose tackle (327 pounds) who eats up blocks and stops the run. Not a bad mover for his size.

Zemaiah Vaughn, CB, Utah

Source: Instagram

Vaughn has played both safety and corner during his time with the Utes. He's a thin-framed DB at 6'2", 186 who ran a 4.45 40 with good jumps. 24 passes defended, 14 TFLs, and three picks during his college career, including a pick-six last season. He's a versatile player.

Shavon Revel Jr., CB, East Carolina

Source: Tom Pelissero

Revel is a projected second-round pick who is coming off of tearing his ACL early last season. He's long (6'2", 194) and had two interceptions in three games before getting hurt. He emerged as a possible first-round prospect in 2023, when he had 13 passes defended and four TFLs. Revel is a talented player who will likely come at a bit of a discount because of his injury.

Aireontae Ersery, OL, Minnesota

Source: Darren Wolfson

Ersery is a borderline first or second-round pick who was the Big Ten offensive lineman of the year last season. He's a massive left tackle with both power and athleticism in his game. The Vikings don't need a tackle, so maybe they're looking at him as a guard? Or they might just being doing their due diligence on the ex-Gophers star.

Kalel Mullings, RB, Michigan

Source: Ian Rapoport

The Vikings appear to have their running back room situated, but they hosted Mullings for a visit on Monday, according to Rapoport, and it wouldn't be hard to imagine them taking a mid- to late-round flier on the Michigan running back. Mullings rushed for 948 yards and 12 touchdowns for the Wolverines last season while averaging 5.1 yards per carry. He had the 16th-best overall offensive grade of all FBS running backs from Pro Football Focus at 87.3, including an 88.0 run grade.