5 prospects rising up the Vikings 2023 draft board after the Senior Bowl

Michael Wilson – WR (Stanford)

There were a lot of wide receivers participating at the Senior Bowl, and one who was widely seen as the best in show, was Michael Wilson out of Stanford.

Wilson displayed excellent route running, soft hands, and just kind of looked like a man amongst boys all week long. That showed in the game when he hauled in four passes for 76 yards, including a 44-yard touchdown grab.

Wilson was actually named best pass catcher for his performance during the week. He has definitely made a name for himself but where he ultimately comes off the board is anyone’s guess.

The reason for this is his long history of being injured. Wilson has played in just 14 games in the last three years. He suffered season-ending injuries in both 2020 and 2022, so the durability concerns are legit.

That being said, if Wilson can stay healthy, he has all the traits to not only settle in as a team’s No. 2 wide receiver, but he could even make an impact from day one.