DeMeco met with first year head coach Rod Marinelli of the Detroit Lions on Tuesday in what has been a busy week leading up to the NFL Draft on April 29. Detroit is the third team Ryans has visited at team headquarters. Earlier he made the trip to New England before venturing to Minnesota last Friday. While the interview process requires a lot of travel, DeMeco says the treatment he's received by team personnel has made it easier. "I really appreciate them being honest." Ryans explains, "They tell you how you would fit into their system, tell you what their number one priority is in the draft and show you how you could fit in if you're still on the board. They don't fill you up with false promises."

Courtesy St. Paul Pioneer Press

Alabama LB Ryans visits

BY DON SEEHOLZER

The Vikings wrapped up their first week of pre-draft visits Friday as Alabama linebacker DeMeco Ryans and another small group of prospects toured Winter Park.

Joining Ryans, a possible first-round selection in the April 29-30 NFL draft, were Southern California tight end Dominique Byrd and Northwestern defensive lineman Barry Cofield.       READ MORE