Free agent Andre Smith arrived in Minnesota on Sunday for a visit and declared himself a “dominant lineman” who could help the Vikings.

Minnesota is looking for a possible starter at right tackle. Smith, who played the past seven years with Cincinnati, said he could fill the bill.

“I think I could come in and help the offensive line greatly,” Smith said. “I’m a dominant lineman both in the run and can keep (quarterback) Teddy (Bridgewater) clean as well.”

Smith had dinner at a downtown Minneapolis restaurant with Vikings officials. Also on hand was Michael Griffin, a safety who agreed to a deal as a free agent last week and who had flown to Minnesota earlier Sunday. Griffin will sign a one-year deal on Monday that could be worth as much as $3 million with incentives.

Smith will tour Vikings facilities, including U.S. Bank Stadium, on Monday. He said it could be intriguing to be reunited with Minnesota coach Mike Zimmer, who was Cincinnati’s defensive coordinator during his first five Bengals seasons.

“That would be great,” Smith said. “I know the type of leader he is and coach he is and the way he loves his players. … I love him. He’s a great guy.”

Asked if there’s a possibility he could reach a deal with the Vikings before he’s scheduled to leave Minnesota on Monday night, Smith said, “I’m taking it a day at a time.”

The Vikings last week signed guard Alex Boone to a four-year, $26.8 million contract. Smith declined to speculate if it would take a similar type of deal to land him.

Smith said he had no other visits set up as of Sunday night. He said his agent has mentioned some possible teams to him, but Smith didn’t name them.

Smith is not expected to return to Cincinnati. Bengals radio analyst Dave Lapham, an offensive lineman for them from 1974-83, said Smith would be an ideal fit for Minnesota.

“It wouldn’t surprise me to hear that he’s a Minnesota Viking,’’ Lapham said.

With T.J. Clemmings having struggled in 2015 and Phil Loadholt having missed the entire season because of a torn Achilles tendon, Smith could step in immediately at right tackle for the Vikings.

“Zim knows what he’s looking at in terms of what’s important up front, with the offensive and defensive line,’’ Lapham said. “He knows what he likes. When you have a guy like (running back) Adrian Peterson, you want to have a big, powerful, drive-blocking offensive tackle in the game.’’

Lapham said Smith, listed at 6-foot-3, 340 pounds, has had some previous weight issues. For now, he believes Smith, 29, could be key piece in helping pave the way for Peterson.

“Andre has very, very good feet for a big guy,’’ Lapham said. “He’s very agile. Probably his strength is his run blocking. He can roll his hips and generate a lot of power in the running game and finish blocks. His pass protection also is pretty good because of his footwork.

“His body is in pretty good shape. He still some good years left. He’s got good tread on the tires, for sure.”

Smith had been the Bengals’ regular starter at right tackle since 2011. But after making $4.6 million last season, with a salary-cap figure of $6.675 million, indications are Smith will move on to another team.

“They drafted offensive tackles with their first two picks last year,” Lapham said. “I think they feel like one of those (players) will step into the right tackle position. It looks like Cedric (Ogbuechi) is the guy. So I think they might be moving on from Andre.’’

Ogbuechi was taken in the first round and Jake Fisher in the second. The Bengals also over the past year have spent good money on other pieces in the line with left guard Clint Boling and left tackle Andrew Whitworth, and are counting on handing out big bucks to keep right guard Kevin Zeitler from leaving next year as a free agent.