Felton was a shocking pick in Round 3 and is now paired with Kevin O'Connell and a Minnesota Vikings offense that has been very Fantasy-friendly to its pass-catchers. Felton's Maryland breakout did not come until his fourth season and was predicated on target volume more so than efficiency. He has a slim build for an NFL receiver, but as Jordan Addison has shown, playing alongside Justin Jefferson helps alleviate some concerns for receivers who might be weaker vs. press coverage. If Felton can move around the formation and get free releases off the line, he has the speed (4.37 40-yard dash) and elusiveness (44 avoided tackles over his final two seasons) to create chunk plays. Jalen Nailor surprisingly scored six touchdowns for the Vikes last year. Felton's draft capital and landing spot make him a name to monitor, but he is not worth drafting outside of the deepest leagues.
Fantasy Stats
receiving
rushing
fantasy
Year
rec
Receptions
yds
Receiving Yards
avg
Average Yards per Reception
td
Receiving Touchdowns
yds
Rushing Yards
avg
Average Yards per Rush
fpts
Fantasy Points
fpts/g
Fantasy Points per Game
2025
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2024
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2023
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3y Avg.
—
—
0.00
—
—
0.00
—
—
Fantasy News
Vikings' Tai Felton: Sits Friday due to soreness
Rotowire
Felton (arm) did not play in Friday's preseason game against the Titans, Emily Leiker of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
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).
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Tai Felton: Apparent arm injury
Rotowire
Felton exited a camp-closing scrimmage early on Wednesday with what appeared to be a hand or arm injury, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Felton's availability for Saturday's preseason game isn't clear. It doesn't sound like a serious injury, but watch his status next week. Felton is battling with Lucky Jackson for the No. 4 spot on the wideout depth chart -- a role that could end up being significant early in the season with Jordan Addison set to miss the first three games due to a suspension.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Tai Felton: Two receptions in preseason debut
Rotowire
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.
Felton worked as the fourth receiver and could begin the season in that role due to Jordan Addison being suspended for the first three regular-season games. Felton also lined up as a starting kick returner along with Ty Chandler.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Tai Felton: In mix for early playing time
Rotowire
Felton and Lucky Jackson are the leading candidates to work as the No. 3 receiver to begin the season with Jordan Addison suspended the first three games for violating the league's Substances of Abuse Policy, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Felton has been getting some work with the first-team offense in camp with Justin Jefferson sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Jalen Nailor will move up to the No. 2 receiver role while Addison is out, but the No. 3 spot is still unsettled. Jackson is a surprising co-leader for the role since he played only three games last year and was primarily used on special teams. As a third-round pick in the 2025 Draft, Felton would appear to have more upside in the role, but he could be eased into action as a rookie.
... See More... See Less
Vikings' Tai Felton: Joins Vikings in third round
Rotowire
The Vikings selected Felton in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 102nd overall.
Minnesota's receiving corps gets another speedy addition in the form of Felton. The Maryland product bided his time his first two years in College Park before turning into a starter in 2023 and catching 48 of 80 targets for 723 yards and six touchdowns. He reached another level this year as the team's top wideout, racking up 96 catches for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns. The efficiency dropped from 9.0 YPT to 7.5, but that can be excused in part by a significant volume increase, in addition to Maryland having worse quarterback play. His fit in Minnesota may not be instantly recognizable, but Minnesota could use another receiver on the boundary opposite Justin Jefferson. Felton (6-foot-1, 183 pounds) is a boundary receiver by trade and has 4.37 speed. Look for him to compete with Jalen Nailor for reps this season.
