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Vikings Host Top Prospects Ahead of 2026 NFL Draft
Minnesota scouts running backs, tight ends as key positions of need
Mar. 27, 2026 at 3:18pm
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The Minnesota Vikings have been busy hosting a number of top prospects ahead of next month's 2026 NFL Draft. The team has met with players at positions of need, including running backs, tight ends, and offensive tackle, as they look to add talent to their roster for the upcoming season.
Why it matters
With uncertainty surrounding the futures of current starters T.J. Hockenson and Aaron Jones, the Vikings are proactively scouting potential replacements at key offensive positions. These pre-draft visits provide valuable intel as the team aims to make strategic selections that can immediately contribute and potentially become long-term fixtures.
The details
Among the prospects the Vikings have hosted are Georgia tight end Oscar Delp, Washington running back Jonah Coleman, Texas linebacker Anthony Hill Jr., Wake Forest running back Demond Clairborne, Washington tight end Lance Mason, Clemson offensive tackle Tristan Leigh, and Georgia State wide receiver Ted Hurst. The focus on running backs and tight ends aligns with the team's needs, as Hockenson and Jones are both on restructured contracts for the 2026 season with uncertain futures beyond that.
- The 2026 NFL Draft will take place in Pittsburgh next April.
The players
T.J. Hockenson
The Vikings' starting tight end, currently on a restructured contract for the 2026 season.
Aaron Jones
The Vikings' starting running back, also on a restructured contract for the 2026 season.
What’s next
The Vikings will continue to evaluate prospects and conduct additional pre-draft visits in the coming weeks as they finalize their 2026 draft board.
The takeaway
The Vikings' focus on running backs and tight ends during pre-draft visits suggests they are proactively addressing potential needs at those positions, with the futures of current starters Hockenson and Jones uncertain beyond the 2026 season.
