The Vikings could use some help at wide receiver behind Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. It’s no secret that Laquon Treadwell hasn’t lived up to his first-round pick in 2016.
The Vikings are hoping Dillon Mitchell or Olabisi Johnson, two players they selected in the seventh round can do the job as the third receiver.
If there’s one thing Mitchell’s not lacking, it’s confidence.
“I feel like I have a great shot at being the third wide receiver for the team and help out as much as possible,” Mitchell said Saturday in a conference call. “I know they have great guys, and I think the best duo in the league in Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs and even past guys with Hall of Famers Randy Moss and Cris Carter. I definitely know the history and I want to continue that.”
Mitchell certainly produced at Oregon last season, finishing with 75 catches for 1,184 yards and 10 touchdowns.
But we’ve seen plenty of talented Oregon offensive players flame out in the NFL. It’s good to see Mitchell aiming high, but before earning the No. 3 spot, he has to make this team.
