Heading into the NFL Draft on Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings were faced with several pressing needs. However, their most crucial requirement was a top-tier wide receiver. Fortunately, the Vikings managed to fulfill that need at 23rd overall by selecting USC wide receiver Jordan Addison.
As expected, Vikings fans have taken to Twitter to share their reactions to the exciting news. Let’s dive into some of the comments and see how they’re feeling about the pick.
Most fans were happy with the pick
BREAKING: WITH THE 23RD PICK IN THE 2023 #NFLDRAFT, THE MINNESOTA #VIKINGS SELECT WR JORDAN ADDISON!!! pic.twitter.com/vaNdYyly1y
— vikesinsider (@vikesinsider) April 28, 2023
Hell yeah dude let’s go! Love the pick. And didn’t get desperate taking Will Levis either. Jordan Addison you are a Viking! pic.twitter.com/4wlHfYSddH
— Realistic Randy (@realistic_randy) April 28, 2023
We got our Wr2 in Jordan addison lets go. pic.twitter.com/KEi0zMizfp
— Mohamed Hersi (@MoHersi23) April 28, 2023
Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison is gonna be scary as hell 🔥🔥🔥
— Vikings Central (@VikesCentral) April 28, 2023
Jordan Addison will be awesome opposite of JJ. Runs amazing routes
— RLgrimeNOLE (@USSeminole) April 28, 2023
Jordan Addison reminds me of Stefon Diggs. Ngl. #SKOL
— Kevin Holmes (@itsKevinHolmes) April 28, 2023
— Madi🦋 (@MadiMae__) April 28, 2023
LETS GO
— ✈️ (@jettaswrld) April 28, 2023
SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS INCOMING
— Alex Matthew (@alexxz4nder) April 28, 2023
BEST WR DUO IN THE NFL
— ethan (@ethquann) April 28, 2023
Some fans were not happy with the pick
Will Levis was right there!
— Lucas Schell (@LucasSchell6) April 28, 2023
Don’t like it. Great defensive talent available
— Jared Konrardy (@JaredKonrardy) April 28, 2023
Can't wait for Kirk to ignore him on 4th and 8.
— Derrick (@DerrickRG_91) April 28, 2023
THELEAN IS BETTER THAN HIM
— Shane Buechele burner (@SBucheleburner) April 28, 2023
Are you freaking kidding me.. WR?
— Caio Santana (@CaiioTS) April 28, 2023
Worst defense in the league and you take a WR3 😭 Vikings will Viking
— Freeze (@freezesports1) April 28, 2023
Feels like a reach
— Dane Mosher (@___daner) April 28, 2023
Vikings were very vocal about the pick
Dawg Indeed
— Joshua Metellus (@NoExcuses_23) April 28, 2023
Welcome to Minnesota @Espn_Jordan https://t.co/AMSyViHwMH
— Kirk Cousins (@KirkCousins8) April 28, 2023
8 gonna have a field day
— Joshua Metellus (@NoExcuses_23) April 28, 2023
Oh yuh we lit! Practice finna be crazy 😂
— Akayleb Evans (@AkaylebEvans) April 28, 2023
The media praised the selection
I'm in on Jordan Addison being an impact rookie – the #Vikings are a great landing spot for him ⬇️@MatthewBerryTMR @croucherJD pic.twitter.com/Jnny5dHY53
— Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) April 28, 2023
This was the pick I’ve been 🗣️ for, for the past 2 months!
The #Vikings got a GAMECHANGER in Jordan Addison! https://t.co/UNKBMiKxBH
— Gabe Henderson (@GabeAHenderson) April 28, 2023
Jordan Addison isn't the biggest guy or the best raw athlete, which is probably why he was the fourth receiver taken.
What Addison does have is elite separation ability. He's a great route-runner and a three-level target who can play in the slot or out wide.
I like the pick. pic.twitter.com/YJp87xhRrC
— Will Ragatz (@WillRagatz) April 28, 2023
Jordan Addison is a little undersized and didn't blow anyone away in his testing — part of the reason he fell — but tough not to love his last two years of production at Pittsburgh and USC. Especially the Pittsburgh year.
— Sam Ekstrom (@SamEkstrom) April 28, 2023
#Vikings are taking USC WR Jordan Addison. They get a complement for Justin Jefferson, rather than a successor for Kirk Cousins.
— Ben Goessling (@BenGoessling) April 28, 2023
Cool note about new #Vikings WR Jordan Addison. His visit here went well. Some college programs recruited him as a corner. Wise move to go receiver route. Played in same youth association as former Vikings WR Stefon Diggs. Definite love for Diggs with that Maryland connection. https://t.co/Q121HSKGpl
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) April 28, 2023
Jordan Addison: very quick feet, sharp/sudden route runner, creates so much separation at the top of routes, crisp footwork at start of route, body control to make very quick adjustments.
The #Vikings needed a WR with great route running skills to complement Jefferson.
— Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) April 28, 2023
More WRs!! The #Vikings add some juice on their offense, despite having maybe the NFL's best WR. They take #USC WR Jordan Addison at No. 23.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 28, 2023
