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Undrafted rookie Jacob Thomas leads Minnesota Vikings in preseason grades

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Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Undrafted rookie Jacob Thomas leads Minnesota Vikings in preseason grades

Summary

Minnesota Vikings undrafted rookie Jacob Thomas finished the preseason as the team's highest-graded player according to Pro Football Focus. The defensive back recorded a PFF grade of 80.0 or higher in all three preseason appearances. Despite playing only seven snaps in the final contest, Thomas registered one interception and one pass breakup. His performance earned an overall preseason grade of 92.7, despite overcoming an ankle injury during the exhibition schedule. The Vikings have been reconfiguring the safety position following the departure of Harrison Smith. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores is expected to integrate Thomas into the team's regular-season defensive rotation based on his preseason production.

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Status Watch

•Jacob Thomas earned a 92.7 overall grade from PFF during the preseason.
•The undrafted rookie recorded an interception and a pass breakup in his final appearance.
•Thomas maintained a PFF grade of at least 80.0 across all three preseason games.
•The Minnesota Vikings are restructuring the safety group under Brian Flores.

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4:42 PMYahoo Sports — Which Raiders player received the highest PFF grade this preseason?
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What they're saying

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Patrick Johnson excelled above his teammates in the preseason, which Pro Football Focus recognized by giving him the highest player grade on the team.
— Yahoo Sports