4 Minnesota Vikings WR Targets After 2026 NFL Draft

Entering the 2026 NFL Draft, many argued that the Minnesota Vikings had a need to select a wide receiver who could compete for the WR3 role behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Last year’s third receiver, Jalen Nailor, signed with the Las Vegas Raiders in free agency. The Vikings did draft receiver Tai Felton in the third round last year, but he recorded just three receptions for 25 yards as a rookie.

There’s not enough there to suggest he’ll 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’s need has only grown. Yet, by the Vikings ignoring the position while also opening up over $10 million in cap space with the Jonathan Greenard trade, there’s been increased speculation that Minnesota could add a veteran receiver in the next few weeks.

Here are a few players they could target. Related: 2026 NFL Draft Day 2: Winners, Losers from Rounds 2 and 3 Odell Beckham Jr. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images He’s already won a Super Bowl playing in an offense that Kevin O’Connell was a part of with the Rams.

While OBJ’s best days are well behind him, there’s 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 , and we can guarantee he wouldn’t ever face a double-team with Justin Jefferson around. DeAndre Hopkins Steve Roberts-Imagn Images Hopkins has already spent three seasons catching passes from Murray with the Cardinals.