Vikings Draft Tai Felton, Trade for Sam Howell

The Minnesota Vikings selected Maryland wide receiver Tai Felton with the 102nd overall pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft after trading down with the Houston Texans. Felton, who posted 96 receptions for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns in his senior season, adds speed and athleticism to a receiving group led by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Expert evaluations praise Felton's elite speed and production but highlight a need for improvement in route running and catch-point skills. The Vikings also traded fifth-round picks with the Seattle Seahawks to acquire quarterback Sam Howell, strengthening their depth at the position. These moves underscore Minnesota’s intent to bolster both their offense and quarterback options for the upcoming season. Felton's selection marks the eighth straight year a Maryland player has been drafted.