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4 promising first-round receivers to watch in NFL preseason Week 3

By Beau Adams

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 10: Wide receiver Jordan Addison #3 of the Minnesota Vikings runs a route during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on August 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 10: Wide receiver Jordan Addison #3 of the Minnesota Vikings runs a route during the first quarter of a preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on August 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Christopher Mast/Getty Images) /
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) /

Jordan Addison: The Minnesota Vikings Prodigy

Addison’s Impressive Debut: Jordan Addison, the rookie wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings, made a notable debut in his preseason game.

Although his stat sheet may not reflect it, Addison’s performance was commendable. His display earned him an impressive 84.5 rating from Pro Football Focus, making him the second-highest-rated first-round rookie in the preseason’s first week.

In his two preseason games, he has one reception on three targets for 22 yards and two YAC.

Addison’s next challenge comes from the Arizona Cardinals, a team known for its robust defensive line. Addison will get a lot of press off the line and a good physicality test; however, given his impressive learning curve and natural talent, Addison is expected to put up a good fight and increase his roster depth.

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