Tai Felton
22-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Arm
Est. Return 9/8/2025
2024 Receiving Stats
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2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Vikings drafted Felton in the third round this spring, 102nd overall, bringing in competition for incumbent No. 3 receiver Jalen Nailor, who scored six touchdowns on just 42 targets last season. The team later traded for Adam Thielen, pushing Felton further down the depth chart, although there may be an opportunity for early snaps due to Nailor's hand injury and Jordan Addison's suspension. There's reason to think Felton can fill in capably if given the chance, considering he exploded for 1,124 receiving yards and nine touchdowns last year in his final season at Maryland. He also stood out at the 2024 Combine, where he finished top six among WRs in the 40-yard dash (4.37), vertical jump (39.5 inches) and broad jump (130 inches). Felton's thin build (6-foot-1, 183) is a concern, but he may have the speed and explosiveness to thrive anyway -- be it during his rookie season or further down the road. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $6.16 million contract with the Vikings in May of 2025.
Sits Friday due to soreness
Felton (arm) did not play in Friday's preseason game against the Titans, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Felton exited practice Wednesday with what looked to be a minor arm injury. Coach Kevin O'Connell noted that Felton was still sore Friday but confirmed that the injury isn't serious. Felton's health ahead of a Week 1 matchup against the Bears takes on added importance given the suspension of Jordan Addison and the uncertain status of Jalen Nailor (hand).
Felton exited practice Wednesday with what looked to be a minor arm injury. Coach Kevin O'Connell noted that Felton was still sore Friday but confirmed that the injury isn't serious. Felton's health ahead of a Week 1 matchup against the Bears takes on added importance given the suspension of Jordan Addison and the uncertain status of Jalen Nailor (hand).
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#4 WR
Vikings- Justin JeffersonQues
- Adam Thielen
- Jalen NailorQues
- Tai FeltonQues
- Myles Price
- Jordan AddisonReserve-Sus
- Rondale MooreIR
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Measurables Review
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183 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.37 secVertical Jump
39.5 inBroad Jump
130 inHand Length
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Apparent arm injury
Felton exited a camp-closing scrimmage early on Wednesday with what appeared to be a hand or arm injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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Two grabs in Saturday's loss
Felton caught both his targets for 32 yards in Saturday's 20-12 preseason loss to the Patriots. He added 21 yards on one kickoff return.
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Two receptions in preseason debut
Felton had two receptions for 14 yards on two targets in Saturday's preseason win over Houston. He also forced a fumble in punt coverage, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
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In mix for early playing time
Felton and Lucky Jackson are the leading candidates to work as the No. 3 receiver to begin the season due to Jordan Addison being suspended the first three games for violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
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Joins Vikings in third round
The Vikings selected Felton in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 102nd overall.
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Big early-season role?
With Jordan Addison serving a three-game suspension and Jalen Nailor dealing with a hand injury, Felton could have a prominent role in the Vikings' offense early in the season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
The Vikings fortified their depth at wide receiver by acquiring Adam Thielen from the Panthers on Wednesday. However, with Nailor expected to miss the same amount of time as Addison, Felton appears to be the leading candidate to serve as the Vikings' WR3 behind Thielen and Justin Jefferson for the start of the 2025 regular season. Felton is currently working through arm soreness, but that shouldn't impact his availability for Minnesota's Week 1 contest against Chicago on Monday, Oct. 8.
The Vikings fortified their depth at wide receiver by acquiring Adam Thielen from the Panthers on Wednesday. However, with Nailor expected to miss the same amount of time as Addison, Felton appears to be the leading candidate to serve as the Vikings' WR3 behind Thielen and Justin Jefferson for the start of the 2025 regular season. Felton is currently working through arm soreness, but that shouldn't impact his availability for Minnesota's Week 1 contest against Chicago on Monday, Oct. 8.