Following his selection by the Minnesota Vikings with the 22nd overall pick in 2020, wide receiver Justin Jefferson has established himself as one of the most successful players in team history. He has been selected to three All-Pro and Pro Bowls, won Offensive Player of the Year in 2022, and averages a league-high 98.3 yards per grab.
However, he has only made it to the playoffs once in his four seasons with the organization, and that was in the Wild Card Round. And the Vikings haven’t extended him a huge contract as of 2024.
Possible Packages for the Justin Jefferson Trade That Would Force the Minnesota Vikings to Let Go of the San Francisco 49ers
The story of Brandon Aiyuk has been extensively chronicled, particularly by Rochelle Searight, his lover. He’s about to start his fifth year of option, just like Jefferson. And it’s evident that Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle, and even Kyle Juszczyk will continue to be the San Francisco 49ers’ primary offensive targets despite recording their second consecutive 1,000-yard campaign.
Aiyuk will be able to lead if he is moved to Minneapolis for his fellow 2020 first-round pick, especially since Jordan Addison, an entering sophomore, is expected to be the next best receiver. Meanwhile, the 49ers gain a dynamic wideout with big-play potential.
There are six outstanding quarterback prospects in this year’s draft that the Vikings may select from. The Vikings will be able to select one of those quarterbacks with their No. 11 pick. However, they also own the No. 23 pick, and if they offer the Arizona Cardinals (who own the fourth overall pick) or the