{"id":875462,"date":"2026-04-26T20:39:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-26T20:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/875462\/"},"modified":"2026-04-26T20:39:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-26T20:39:25","slug":"4-minnesota-vikings-wr-targets-after-2026-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nfl\/875462\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Minnesota Vikings WR Targets After 2026 NFL Draft"},"content":{"rendered":"

Entering the 2026 NFL Draft, many argued that the Minnesota Vikings<\/a> had a need to select a wide receiver who could compete for the WR3 role behind Justin Jefferson<\/a> and Jordan Addison<\/a>. Last year\u2019s third receiver, Jalen Nailor<\/a>, signed with the Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> in free agency.<\/p>\n

The Vikings did draft receiver Tai Felton<\/a> in the third round last year, but he recorded just three receptions for 25 yards as a rookie. There\u2019s not enough there to suggest he\u2019ll capably replace Nailor in 2026. While the coaching staff may have a much stronger internal belief in Felton than others do, after not selecting any receivers with their nine selections, Minnesota\u2019s need has only grown.<\/p>\n

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Yet, by the Vikings ignoring the position while also opening up over $10 million in cap space with the Jonathan Greenard<\/a> trade, there\u2019s been increased speculation that Minnesota could add a veteran receiver in the next few weeks. Here are a few players they could target.<\/p>\n

Related: 2026 NFL Draft Day 2: Winners, Losers from Rounds 2 and 3<\/a><\/p>\n

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He\u2019s already won a Super Bowl playing in an offense that Kevin O\u2019Connell was a part of with the Rams<\/a>. While OBJ\u2019s best days are well behind him, there\u2019s been renewed interest in him continuing his NFL career ever since he suited up for a flag football game this offseason. Still just 32, perhaps Beckham would find his spark reuniting with KOC while getting to catch passes from Kyler Murray<\/a>, and we can guarantee he wouldn\u2019t ever face a double-team with Justin Jefferson around.<\/p>\n

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Hopkins has already spent three seasons catching passes from Murray with the Cardinals. He\u2019s already expressed an interest in reuniting<\/a> with K1 on the Vikings. Now that the draft is over, the Vikings may circle back to the 3x All-Pro, knowing his price will be low, considering no one else is banging down his door. Yet, Hopkins turns 34 in June, and he hasn\u2019t topped 600 yards since 2024. How much does Hopkins have left in the tank?<\/p>\n

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Still under contract in San Francisco<\/a>, the 49ers<\/a> appear dead-set on getting something of value in return for the former second-team All-Pro. Teams have long expected the 49ers to release the receiver after he missed the entire 2025 season with a knee injury, but the Vikings may have to offer a 2027 Day 3 draft pick in exchange for the 28-year-old receiver instead.<\/p>\n

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Somehow still a free agent after recording a respectable 643-yard, 9 TD season, Jennings may have been asking for too much on the open market. After all, he\u2019s just a year removed from falling 25 yards shy of a 1,000-yard season. Having spent five seasons playing for Kyle Shanahan in San Francisco, Jennings would be a great fit for Minnesota\u2019s offense too, especially since he\u2019s capable of playing all three receiver spots, which is a must for anyone who\u2019s signed to back up Jefferson and Jordan Addison.<\/p>\n

Related: Takeaways from Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, including the Eagles and 2027 draft class<\/a><\/p>\n

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