Predictions for the Vikings WR3 in 2025

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Feb 16, 2025
Jan 5, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) on the field before the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images.

The Minnesota Vikings are seven months from the 2025 regular season.

Predictions for the Vikings WR3 in 2025

Free agency arrives in three weeks, and the team has about $60 million in cap space to sign in-house free agents and external newcomers. The draft is six weeks after that.

And regarding roster constructuon, we asked Vikings fans to predict the team’s WR3 in 2025.

Question to all: Who will be the Vikings WR3 in 2025?

Here are fans’ predictions for the WR3 in 2025.

1. Keenan Allen

Vikings WR3
Nov 3, 2024; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.

Who Said It?
Tadd
@ST7cubs

The Vikings have too many other needs to make a huge WR splash, but it would be nice to have a reliable vet for McCarthy and someone capable of being the second option occasionally. Let’s roll with Keenan Allen as the bold prediction.

2. Tyreek Hill

Sep 25, 2022; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill (10) celebrates after running back Chase Edmonds (2) scores a touchdown during the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports.

Who Said It?
Skol Tom
@SKOLfromWI

I think Nailor is a safe pick to be the WR3 for the Vikings in 2025. But let’s get fun with it. The money might be impossible, but the results could be unbelievable if the Vikings bring in Tyreek Hill. That right there would be inarguably the best WR core in the league and might even make Addison the new WR3.

3. A Late-Round Draft Pick

Dec 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah looks on before the game against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images.

Who Said It?
RedNPurple (from Norway)
@rednpurple77

It started as a silent whisper during the spring, but the training camp made every attempt to keep it a secret in vain. The Vikings drafted this rookie WR3 in the late rounds of the 2025 NFL draft. His identity is not yet revealed.

t4. Cooper Kupp

Oct 24, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver C. Kupp (10) runs the ball against Minnesota safety Camryn Bynum (24) and cornerback Stephon Gilmore (2) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images.

Who Said It?
Steve Berglund
@VIkesin18

Cooper Kupp will 100% be released by the Rams. Minnesota is the most likely landing spot. Kupp will be WR3 for the Vikings in 2025.

t4. Cooper Kupp

Sep 8, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver C. Kupp (10) warms up before the game against the Buffalo Bills at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports.

Who Said It?
Eric Horstman
@EHorstman23

I choose a bolder choice. Until he’s elsewhere, I still think Cooper Kupp will be WR3. I think Kevin O’Connell will give J.J. McCarthy as many resources as possible to make this offense successful. He finally made his choice at QB, and he won’t let him fail.

t4. Cooper Kupp

Oct 9, 2022; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver C. Kupp (10) carries the ball as offensive tackle Rob Havenstein (79) follows during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports.

Who Said It?
Legend of Corra
@cmaek09

The Vikings will make a play for Cooper Kupp to bring him in as WR3!

t5. Jalen Nailor

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota wide receiver J. Nailor (83) catches a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders in the first quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

Who Said It?
Bruce Johnson
@sachikojohnson

This is the season for the general manager to make personnel decisions. I personally would invest my “chips” elsewhere, especially the trenches and the secondary. And RB! In other words, Nailor or competition from within for WR3.

t5. Jalen Nailor

Sep 8, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Minnesota wide receiver Jalen Nailor (83) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images.

Who Said It?
Ivan, Czar of Bohunks
@Up4Discussion_7

I think Jalen Nailor earned his shot to be the cemented WR3 going into the season, as our WR room can’t justify a big free-agent signing or high draft pick. His speed is a perfect complement to the two-headed monster ahead of him.

t5. Jalen Nailor

Aug 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota wide receiver J. Nailor (83) warms up before the game against the Las Vegas Raiders at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports.

Who Said It?
Chris
@Skol227

We should stick with Nailor, but a Thielen or Diggs return wouldn’t be out of the question.

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Dustin Baker is a political scientist who graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2007. Subscribe to his daily YouTube Channel, VikesNow. The show features guests, analysis, and opinion on all things related to the purple team, with 4-7 episodes per week. His MIN obsession dates back to 1996. Listed guilty pleasures: Peanut Butter Ice Cream, ‘The Sopranos,’ Basset Hounds, and The Doors (the band). He follows the NBA as closely as the NFL. 

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