6 surprises from the first unofficial Minnesota Vikings depth chart

1. A receiver skyrockets up the charts

This offseason, the Minnesota Vikings went out and signed Jordan Taylor. The six-foot-five wide receiver was an undrafted free agent out of Rice who was with the Denver Broncos from 2015 through 2018, including the team’s Super Bowl 50 victory.

Taylor had an opportunity to prove himself in training camp and earn a bigger role in the preseason in order to earn a spot on the team’s 53-man roster. He took full advantage of that chance and made some big plays to turn the heads of the coaching staff.

Those flashes paid off. On the depth chart, he appears as the primary backup to Stefon Diggs in the offense. At this point, he should almost be considered a lock to make the team’s roster when it is finalized and possibly have a big role in the offense.

It’s great to see a player join the team and quickly carve a role out. While Taylor has only started two NFL games and played in 26, his 29 catches for 351 yards and two touchdowns, his size and talent make him a great choice to get a chance in the Vikings offense.