Matt Verderame of Sports Illustrated listed his ten candidates for a breakout year in 2023. At the top of his list is Minnesota Vikings rookie wide receiver Jordan Addison.
Is any rookie entering a better situation than Addison? Minnesota has the league’s best receiver in Jefferson playing across from him, and a defense that ensures the Vikings will be throwing plenty.
Buy Vikings TicketsDuring my camp tour, Addison stood out as much as any first-year player. He caught every pass while running a variety of crisp routes, showing why the Vikings used their first-round pick out of USC. In short, Minnesota is thrilled with Addison’s talent and potential.
Addison fits the concept of a competitive rebuild for the Vikings seamlessly. His ability to win one-on-one and create separation with his route-running will help keep the Vikings competitive. Even more so with all of the attention focused on Jefferson, as Verderame points out. While his rookie contract worth only $13.7 million over four years helps GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah build out the rest of the team.
