Training camp preview: Wide receivers

Looking at every position in depth leading up to Vikings camp

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By Matthew Coller

The depth chart

Justin Jefferson — Entering Year 7, Jefferson is still considered the premier wide receiver in the NFL despite a down 2025 season.

Jordan Addison — The 2023 first-round pick might be higher on many depth charts in the NFL but he’s the clear No. 2 option behind Jefferson.

Jauan Jennings — Over the last two years, Jennings has been forced into roles in San Francisco where he was higher than WR3 but this has been an ideal position for him during his career. He can “play up” if required due to injury.

Tai Felton — The Vikings drafted Felton in the third round in 2025 with hopes that he could be a WR3 type. He will begin the season as the presumptive WR4 and a key special teamer.

Myles Price — Exclusively a kick and punt and kick returner in 2025, Price has a chance to work his way into the lineup as a role-playing receiver.

Jeshaun Jones — After spending his first two seasons on the practice squad, Jones is looking to make the 53-man roster this year.

Dontae Fleming — A top contender for “wide receiver dark horse,” Fleming has long speed, which might intrigue the Vikings at the bottom of the depth chart

Dillon Bell — A UDFA from Georgia, Bell caught everyone’s eye at minicamp for his burst and reps with the first and second teamers

Luke Wysong — An undersized speedster from Arizona who was a star at New Mexico before 2025. Should be hoping to make the practice squad

Marcus Sanders Jr. — Had a big 2025 season at Georgia Southern with 50 catches. A practice squad hopeful.

Trayvon Rudolph — The 5-foot-10, 190-pounder caught 193 passes over five seasons in the MAC conference.

Terrill Davis — A D-II star at Central Oklahoma who caught 29 passes for Oklahoma State last year. Probably the longest longshot on the roster.

Michael Briscoe — A 6-foot-2 receiver who had a breakout in 2025 at Cal Poly with 43 catches averaging 18.0 yards per catch

The numbers

— Normally Justin Jefferson’s training camp performance is not something to be given much attention because he’s already proven to be the best receiver in the game but this year is different. Coming off a season in which all Vikings QBs had only a 58.3 QB rating throwing in his direction, there will be a focus on whether he begins to connect better with JJ McCarthy and/or he has instant chemistry with Kyler Murray.

— Similarly, Jordan Addison’s season in 2025 was brutal by his standards. He ranked 67th by PFF in overall grade and had the sixth worst drop rate in the NFL.

— Jauan Jennings is known as a grinder and was called a “dirtbag” in a complimentary way by Kyler Murray but his production suggests that he’s much more than a bruiser. He’s only dropped seven passes on 199 targets over the last two years and has 132 receptions and 15 touchdowns. His third down production is remarkable with 19 of his 22 receptions on third down last season turning into first downs.

— Tai Felton caught 96 passes in his final year at Maryland, but he only had three receptions for 25 yards in his rookie year. However, he played 293 special teams snaps last season and made an impact with his speed as a gunner.

— Myles Price was only used as a returner last year, averaging 25.8 yards per kick return and 9.8 yards per punt return but in college he played a lot of wide receiver. He caught 196 passes between Texas Tech and Indiana over five seasons.

— Dontae Fleming only grabbed three passes in preseason last year but he averaged 23.7 yards per reception and was close to grabbing another deep ball. He showed in practice that he may have some talent for being a deep threat.

— Dillon Bell ran the football for Georgia 51 times for 373 yards to go along with catching 120 passes.

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