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Tracking All of the Vikings' Prospect Visits Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft

The Vikings have begun inviting draft prospects in for meetings to gather further intel.
Jun 8, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive linemen perform drills during mandatory mini camp at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images
Jun 8, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings offensive linemen perform drills during mandatory mini camp at TCO Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images | Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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With the combine and the first waves of free agency in the rearview mirror, the Vikings have shifted their focus towards April's draft. With a little over a month left until the draft begins, every NFL team is lining up its annual 'Top 30' visits with prospective picks, as well as meeting with prospects at their pro days, conducting virtual visits, and more.

The Top 30 visits are pre-draft meetings where teams are allowed to invite 30 draft-eligible players to their facility for interviews and medical evaluations, in an effort to garner deeper insight into potential picks. Below is a live tracker that we will be updating as info comes out on who the Vikings will be hosting for Top 30 visits, as well as who they are meeting at pro days.

Charles Demmings, CB, Stephen F. Austin

Vikings defensive back coaches ran drills at Stephen F. Austin's Pro Day and met with Lumberjacks cornerback Charles Demmings. The 6-foot-1 corner ran a 4.41 40-yard dash at the Combine. He is a projected Day 3 pick. NFL Network's Lance Zierlein says Demming's "ball skills and man-cover consistency" could land him on an NFL roster as a potential CB4 or on special teams as a gunner.

Charles Demmings
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Zxavian Harris (DT) and Jayden Williams (OL) Ole Miss

The Vikings meet with Ole Miss defensive tackle Zxavian Harris ahead of his Pro Day. Harris wasn't able to workout due to recent foot surgery. The monster defensive tackle, measuring in at an eye-popping 6-foot-8, is projected as an early-Day 3 pick. He tallied three sacks in 2025 while registering a 62.3 PFF pass rush grade. Over his final two seasons in college, Harris graded as a better run defender than pass rusher, earning 72.7 and 77.5 rush defense grades in 2024 and 2025, respectively. NFL Network's Lance Zierlein says Harris is a "disruptive, alignment-versatile interior defender with mismatch traits and untapped potential."

Minnesota also has a workout planned for Ole Miss offensive tackle Jayden Williams. Projected as a UDFA target, Williams is likely a swing tackle development project for teams. He allowed 17 total pressures on 586 pass block snaps in 2025. His 78.5 PFF pass block grade was the 33rd-highest pass block grade in the nation, and eighth-best in the SEC, in 2025.

Zxavian Harris
Zxavian Harris | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Jacobian Guillory II, DT, LSU

The Vikings had dinner with LSU defensive tackle Jacobian Guillory II ahead of his Pro Day. Guillory finished his six-year collegiate career with 72 combined tackles and two sacks. According to PFF's grading system, he generally graded out as a better rush defender than pass rusher during his collegiate career. Guillory lost nearly the entirety of his 2024 season after suffering an Achilles injury. He's likely to be a late-Day 3 or UDFA pickup.

Jacobian Guillory II
Jacobian Guillory II | Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Anthony Hill Jr., LB, Texas

Minnesota will host Hill for a Top 30 visit. The Texas linebacker is the No. 3 off-ball linebacker on Mel Kiper's big board heading into the draft. NFL Network's Lance Zierlein describes Hill as a "three-down linebacker with the playing demeanor and production of a future Pro Bowler," even listing his NFL comp as six-time First-Team All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner.

Anthony Hill Jr.
Anthony Hill Jr. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Oscar Delp, TE, Georgia

Delp is the second tight end on Mel Kiper's big board, behind only Oregon's Kenyon Sadiq. The Vikings are hosting Delp for a Top 30 visit. The 6-foot-5 tight end ran a 4.44 40-yard dash at his pro day. In four seasons at Georgia, Delp caught 70 passes for 854 yards and 9 touchdowns.

Oscar Delp
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Raja Nelson, WR, North Dakota State

Minnesota reportedly met with Nelson at NDSU's pro day. Listed at 5-foot-9 and 196-pounds, Nelson caught 118 career passes for 1,289 yards and 10 touchdowns in six seasons for the Bison. The Lakeville native is seen as a slot receiver who has been described as a "Swiss Army knife" due to his versatility.

RaJa Nelson
RaJa Nelson | Samantha Laurey / Argus Leader / USA TODAY NETWORK

Khalil Jacobs, LB, Missouri

The Vikings have had an in-person meeting with Jacobs. He's not a name on many draft big boards, so he's likely a late Day 3 prospect or even an option on the UDFA market. At Missouri in 2025, Jacobs tallied 47 combined tackles and three sacks. He graded well as a run defender according to PFF, earning a 78.0 rush defense grade. He did not receive an invite to the NFL Combine.

Khalil Jacobs
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Emmanuel Pregnon and Alex Harkey, OL, Oregon

Vikings offensive line coaches reportedly met with the one of the top guards in the draft. Pregnon is currently the third guard on Kiper's big board. Minnesota doesn't currently need first-round help at guard after drafting Donovan Jackson in the first round and signing Will Fries to a big-money deal last year. Pregnon is considered a late-first round prospect by draft experts.

During Oregon's pro day, the Vikings also reportedly worked out tackle Alex Harkey. The 6-foot-6 tackle is considered a Day 3 prospect, who teams see as a versatile backup along the line.

Emmanuel Pregnon
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Rahsul Faison, RB, South Carolina

Minnesota ran position drills, then allegedly took the late-round running back out to lunch following his pro day. Faison played one year at South Carolina after transferring over from Utah State. During his collegiate career, Faison ran for 2,315 yards, averaging 5.6 yards per attempt and running for 16 touchdowns. He was also a receiving option out of the backfield, catching 52 career passes for 269 yards. NFL Network's Lance Zierlein calls Faison an "instinctive runner with the size, vision and wiggle to create yards from broken tackles."

Rahsul Faison
Rahsul Faison | Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

Jalon Kilgore, S, South Carolina

The Vikings were one of a number of teams to meet with the South Carolina safety at his pro day. During his first two seasons in college, Kilgore played primarily safety, tallying 124 combined tackles, including 4.5 for a loss, and six interceptions, including leading the SEC with five in 2024. Out of necessity, he moved to corner in 2025, where he registered 10 passes defended. Kilgore has moved up in mock drafts recently, being spotted as an early-second round and even late-first round prospect.

Jalon Kilgore
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Lance Mason, TE, Wisconsin

Mason played one year at Wisconsin, catching 30 passes for 398 yards and four touchdowns for the Badgers. He was voted to the All-Big Ten second team in 2025. Before joining the Badgers, Mason starred for Missouri State, where over three seasons he caught 56 passes for 800 yards and 8 touchdowns. According to Mock Draft Database, Mason is currently tracking as Day 3 pick or a undrafted free agent pickup.

Lance Mason (86) runs the ball against the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
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Demond Claiborne, RB, Wake Forest

Claiborne rushed for 2,599 yards and 26 touchdowns over four seasons at Wake Forest. He also proved a competent option in the passing game, catching 55 passes for 424 yards and 2 touchdowns during his collegiate career. While he didn't return kicks for the Demon Deacons in 2025, he registered two kick returns for touchdowns while returning kicks in the 2023 and 2024 seasons. NFL Network's Lance Zierlein notes in his draft profile of Claiborne that he's a "twitched-up, elusive slasher who can turn minimal gains into explosive runs."

Kaleb Spencer (3) and linebacker Jaden Keller (24) prepare to tackle Wake Forest Demon Deacons running back Demond Claiborne
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Jonathan Harrison is a Minnesota-based sports writer and radio host who contributes to Bring Me The News and Sports Illustrated's On SI network. Primarily serving as video host and editor for Bring Me The News, Jonathan also covers the Vikings, Twins, Timberwolves and Gophers. He can also be heard on 1500 ESPN in the Twin Cities during the MLS season, where he serves as host and analyst for Minnesota United radio broadcasts.