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5 NFL wide receivers that will terrorize opposing defenses in 2022

By Loyal Ricks Jr

NFL 2022; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half during the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
NFL 2022; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) runs after a catch against the Los Angeles Rams in the first half during the NFC Championship Game at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18): (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) /

NFL WR no. 4: Justin Jefferson, Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings. 4. player. Scouting Report. Justin Jefferson . 60. Pick Analysis. WR

Winning a divisional title in the NFC North is a task that requires full strength. After years of rebuilding, the Minnesota Vikings have the pieces to make a run toward being crowned the new champions.

Contributions from Dalvin Cook and Kirk Cousins have turned the Vikings into a competitive team. With the help of last year’s first-round draft pick, the Vikings have an opportunity to win the division this upcoming season.

Defensive backs struggled to kill Justin Jefferson’s confidence in 2021. Louisiana State University’s former standout receiver scorched opposing defenses in his first season as a professional.

His 1,616 yards and 10 touchdowns ranked Jefferson in the top 10 in both categories. If the Vikings needed a big play, their rookie receiver did not hesitate to step up.

The future is bright for the Vikings’ young route runner. His 108 receptions last season finished fourth best in the league – and will only increase in the upcoming season.

When Jefferson has the ball good things happen. His 15.0 yards per catch average helped the Vikings finish in the top fifteen in passing yards in 2021.

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