Vikings Sign 2025 MEAC Defensive Player Of The Year After Impressive Rookie Minicamp

Williams was added to the Minnesota Vikings' 90-man roster with outside linebacker Matt Harmon out Kent State University.

As an undrafted free agent, the MSU Bears' all-time sack leader will have an opportunity to prove that he belongs among the NFL's new talent. He's a beast and offensive lineman have problems handling the relentless pass rushes of Williams.

Williams draws similarities to Vikings great and Pro Football Hall of Famer John Randle, who also had to earn a roster spot in Minnesota. Randle stands at 6 feet 1 inch, while Williams is 6 feet 2 inches. The Hall of Famer weighed in at 290 pounds, whereas the Morgan State product is 285. There is a strong possibility that Williams could overcome the odds in summer training camp.

No disclosures on Williams contract. The typical NFL UDFA deal is for three years and $2.965 million.

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MEAC Defensive Player Of The Year Receives Vikings Rookie Mini-Camp Invitation

Morgan State defensive lineman Elijah Williams received an NFL rookie mini-camp invitation from the Minnesota Vikings. The 2024 MEAC Defensive Player of the Year led the conference with 11 sacks for 112 yards, 54 tackles, a forced fumble, one fumble recovery, and a blocked field goal in 12 games.

The Jersey City, New Jersey native finished his collegiate career as the Morgan State Bears' all-time leader in sacks (31) and tackles for loss (52).

Williams, 6-3 and 270 pounds was also named a BOXTOROW All-American, Stats Perform Second Team All-American, First Team All-MEAC, and a 2024 Buck Buchanan Award finalist, recognizing him among the nation's top FCS defenders.

He played high school football at Lincoln High School, recording 74 tackles (57 solo) in 10 games during his senior season.

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2025 HBCU-NFL DRAFT TRACKER

• Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig (Jackson State/Colorado) - Defensive back signed UDFA contract with Jacksonville Jaguars. ( Source)
• Kendall Bohler (Florida A&M) - Defensive back signing a UDFA contract with Denver Broncos. ( Source)
• Quantez Mansfield (NCCU) - Defensive lineman expected to receive rookie mini-camp invitation from Minnesota Vikings. (Source)
• Joaquin Davis (NCCU) - Wide receiver expects to sign a UDFA contract with Denver Broncos. (Source)
• Robert Jones III (Howard) - Defensive back has received two rookie mini-camp invitations - Chiefs and Vikings, per Jones to HBCU Legends.
• Torricelli Simpkins (NCCU) - Offensive lineman expected to sign UDFA contract with the New Orleans Saints. ( Source)
• Robert McDaniel (Jackson State) - Defensive back will sign a UDFA contract with the Washington Commanders, per agent.  
• Aaron Smith (South Carolina State) - Linebacker will sign a UDFA contract with the New York Jets. ( Source)
• Shilo Sanders (Jackson State/CU) - Defensive back will sign a UDFA contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ( Source)
• Devontae Davis (Jackson State/FAU) - Defensive lineman signed a UDFA contract with the Indianapolis Colts. ( Source)
• Kisean Johnson (Alabama State/Western Kentucky) - Wide receiver signed a UDFA Contract with the Baltimore Ravens. ( Source)
• Da'Quan Felton (Norfolk State/Virginia Tech) - Wide receiver signed a UDFA contract with the New York Giants. ( Source)
• Jason Ivey (North Carolina A&T) - Offensive lineman signed a UDFA contract with the Cleveland Browns. ( Source)
• Irv Mulligan (Jackson State) - Running back invited to rookie mini-camp by the New York Giants, per representative.
• Xavier Robiou (Howard) - Defensive back has been invited to rookie mini-camp by the Washington Commanders. (Source)
• Myles Crawley (Grambling State) - Quarterback has been invited to rookie mini-camp by the New York Giants.
• Seven McGee (Jackson State/Albany) - Wide receiver has been invited to rookie mini-camp by the Atlanta Falcons. ( Source)
• Elijah Williams (Morgan State) - Defensive lineman has been invited to rookie mini-camp by the Minnesota Vikings. (Source)
• KeShawn Toney (South Carolina State) - Tight end has been invited to rookie mini-camp by the Cleveland Browns. (Source)
• Jaden Sutton (Delaware State) - Running back has been invited to rookie mini-camp by the Washington Commanders. (Source)

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