Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Vikings fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Minnesota. 

Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Vikings, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Vikings fans can be the most informed fans. 

So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.

Player Information

Player: Connor Tollison

School: Missouri

Height/Weight: 6-4/286 lbs

Position: Center

Player Background

– 3-Star Recruit

– Three-Time All-State Selection in High School

– Graduated in May 2025 with a degree in Parks, Recreation, Sports, and Tourism

Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season

– 39 Career Games

– 36 Career Starts

Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season 

– 68.3 PFF Run Blocking Grade

– 58.2 PFF Pass Blocking Grade

– 1,138 Run Blocking Snaps

– 1,206 Pass Blocking Snaps

Player Traits

– Does well in run-blocking assignments

– Good size and length to handle the size of interior DL

– Decent athleticism to pull when tasked with it

– Can anchor well on the interior

– Can take defenders out of plays in the interior

Player Summary

Connor Tollison has a lot to work on in his final year at Missouri, but there is a decent base for folks to watch. He does well anchoring and taking out interior defenders on the defensive line. Where he does his best work is in run blocking assignments, as it allows him to demonstrate his strength and athleticism better. From there, he isn’t much more than average in most areas, but perhaps one final year at Missouri could bring a little more out of him. 

This article originally appeared on Vikings Wire: 2026 NFL Draft Summer Scouting Report: Connor Tollison, C, Missouri