Vikings Add Playmaker to Summer Roster
The Minnesota Vikings have a full roster entering the summer, filling out the 90-man depth chart with an extra wide receiver last week: undrafted free agent Terrill Davis.
Davis brings Division II production, Big 12 experience, and a long-shot path into Minnesota’s crowded receiver room.
Minnesota certainly didn’t need extra pass-catchers, but one extra in Davis won’t hurt for training camp.
A Late-Spring Wide Receiver Flier in Minnesota
Get to know a little about Davis.
Davis to Vikings
Vikings.com’s Lindsey Young wrote Thursday, “The Vikings have added a rookie wide receiver, announcing Thursday they’ve signed Terrill Davis out of Oklahoma State. Davis played 12 games for Oklahoma State in 2025 after transferring from Central Oklahoma. He totaled 29 catches for 373 yards (12.9 average).”
“In his final season for Central Oklahoma, he led all NCAA players regardless of division with 1,609 receiving yards en route to earning Division II All-America honors from the AFCA, The Associated Press and other outlets. Davis didn’t start playing football until his senior year at Choctaw High School (Oklahoma), when he opted to give it a try because basketball gymnasiums were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.”
Most signings like this don’t amount to much, but for a team that once cultivated Adam Thielen and C.J. Ham out of nowhere, Davis to Minnesota cannot be ignored.
The Scouting Report
Davis, a late-blooming receiver in college, stands out for his impressive production. Before transferring to Oklahoma State, he dominated Division II at Central Oklahoma, accumulating 109 catches, 1,609 yards, and 15 touchdowns. He then seamlessly transitioned to the higher level of competition in the Big 12, where he recorded 29 receptions for 373 yards, showcasing his ability to perform at that level.
Davis’s playing style suggests he is more of a raw talent than a finished product. He possesses sufficient speed to stretch the field. An Oklahoma State film review lauded his speed, vertical leap, and strong hands on difficult downfield catches, but also noted occasional drops on easier balls.
His Central Oklahoma bio highlighted his speed to create separation, dependable hands, and ability to make plays after the catch. At 5-foot-11, 195 pounds, and with a reported 4.65 40-yard dash, he may not be a pure speed demon, but he demonstrates good athleticism and a notable ability to win contested catches.
Ultimately, Davis is a raw, competitive, and productive prospect whose athletic potential warrants development. He projects as a practice squad candidate with significant upside rather than as an instant-impact player, and his unique collegiate journey makes him an intriguing prospect.
Our Janik Eckardt on Davis: “He wouldn’t be the first basketball player to make the transition. Even some elite NFL players, like Hall of Famer Antonio Gates, started out on the court. Those are mostly tight ends; Davis is not. The youngster joins a receiving crew that is set at the top with top stars Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison, as well as recent signee Jauan Jennings.”
“Tai Felton, a third-rounder from the 2025 draft, has shown his worth on special teams and should have a roster spot secured. Unless any rookie can unseat Myles Price from the return jobs, he’ll also be on the team. That’s either the entire WR room or the Vikings keep a sixth, who would be found throughout the summer.”
The Full WR Crops
Minnesota has a full house at wide receiver. After landing Jennings from free agency earlier this month, it doesn’t need more pass-catchers.
Yet, with the Davis addition, more youth is in the developmental pipeline:
WR1: Justin Jefferson
WR2: Jordan Addison
WR3: Tai Felton
WR4: Tai Felton
WR5: Myles Price
WR6: Jeshaun Jones
WR7: Dontae Fleming
WR8: Joaquin Davis
WR9: Dillon Bell
WR10: Luke Wysong
WR11: Marcus Sanders
WR12: Shaleak Knotts
WR13: Terrill Davis
When the final roster is announced at the end of August, the Vikings will likely keep about five or six of the players from the list — probably Jefferson through Price.
Probably Eyeing the Practice Squad
Davis’s trajectory? Well, he’s not another Jalen Redmond in the making. Hardly anybody is; it’s what makes Redmond special.
Still, Davis can gaze at the 2026 practice squad as his goal. Often, the Vikings will keep up to 4-6 wide receivers on that section of the depth chart, one call-up away from Sunday action. Men like Jeshaun Jones know the drill. There’s no reason to believe Davis can’t follow suit.
Davis will turn 23 this summer. Next up for the Vikings are organized team activities (OTAs) on May 26, with Davis included.
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