3 underdog Vikings who could win Mr. Mankato in 2023

Candidate No. 3: Jalen Nailor - WR

At best, Jalen Nailor is the WR4 in the Vikings offense for 2023, and with T.J. Hockenson and Josh Oliver in the tight end room, one would not expect a player like Nailor to stand out.

With all eyes on Jefferson and 2023 first-round draft pick Jordan Addison, Nailor is sort of an afterthought heading into the upcoming season.

Nailor spent the majority of last season on special teams, but he paid his dues there as one of the best-performing players in that unit. Nailor's performances against Green Bay and Chicago at the end of the 2022 regular season should get fans excited about what the young receiver could be (a burner).

The former Michigan State Spartan has blazing speed, and it would not be surprising to see his role increase in Minnesota's offense for 2023. Expect Nailor to potentially get a ton of work as a punt returner on top of his contributions on offense, and as long as he stays healthy, expect to hear his name quite a lot during training camp.