Jalen Nailor

Jalen Nailor

26-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Minnesota Vikings
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Vikings coach Kevin O'Connell has repeatedly praised Nailor since the team took him in the sixth round of the 2022 Draft, but it wasn't until last season that the young wideout got his big chance. After injuries limited him to six games in 2023, Nailor stayed healthy for all 17 regular-season games in 2024 and served as Minnesota's No. 3 receiver for the entire year. It wasn't a high-volume job, but Nailor made the most of his 42 targets, catching 28 passes for 414 yards and six touchdowns. Despite the strong showing, there's no guarantee of more opportunities this season, as the Vikings still have WRs Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison and now have added Adam Thielen and rookie third-round pick Tai Felton. Addison is suspended for the first three games, but Nailor has a hand injury threatening his availability for the same period. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year, $3.84 million contract with the Vikings in May of 2022.
Three receptions in win
WRMinnesota Vikings
October 6, 2025
Nailor had three receptions for 27 yards on four targets and one carry for 15 yards in Sunday's win over Cleveland in London.
ANALYSIS
Nailor started opposite Justin Jefferson with Jordan Addison benched for the first quarter for disciplinary reasons. It didn't result in a significant increase in playing time, as Nailor played on 42 of the offense's 65 snaps, about the same percentage as last week. Nailor will continue to operate as the No. 3 receiver when the Vikings face the Eagles in Week 7 after a bye.
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How do Jalen Nailor's 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
51.4
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.12
 
% Team Air Yards
21.4%
 
% Team Targets
14.9%
 
Avg Depth of Target
12.2 Yds
 
Catch Rate
52.4%
 
Drop Rate
4.8%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
3.3
 
% Targeted On Route
19.6%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
1.17
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
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Snap %
Minnesota VikingsVikings 2025 WR Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

28496%
23195%
23078%
18375%
13847%
10844%
11840%
11849%
124%
125%
103%
104%
62%
31%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jalen Nailor's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
190 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.50 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.28 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.03 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.0 in
 
Broad Jump
128 in
 
Hand Length
9.13 in
 
Arm Length
30.25 in
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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A 2022 sixth-round pick, Nailor has run just 77 routes through two seasons but has made the most of his limited opportunities with 12 catches for 208 yards and a touchdown on 19 targets. Hamstring and head injuries limited him to six games last year, and he took 67 of his 94 offensive snaps for the season during a Week 10 win over New Orleans. He'll compete with Brandon Powell and Trent Sherfield for the third receiver role in training camp.
Nailor recorded nine receptions for 147 yards and one touchdown on 13 targets in 15 games for Minnesota during his rookie campaign in 2022. He again projects as a depth receiver for the team.
Being a 2022 sixth-round pick gives Nailor less leeway as he navigates the pro ranks, but he's shown flashes of being an NFL receiver. The main problem is his size (5-11, 186), which inhibits what otherwise is decent athleticism (4.5-second 40-yard dash, 38-inch vertical, 128-inch broad jump). However, Nailor was a good player on a Michigan State offense with another NFL wide receiver (Jayden Reed). Nailor will vie with K.J. Osborn, Ihmir Smith-Marsette and Bisi Johnson for the third and fourth receiver jobs as a rookie.
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Catches TD in loss in Dublin
WRMinnesota Vikings
September 29, 2025
Nailor had one reception for a two-yard touchdown on four targets in Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh in Dublin.
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Three receptions in win
WRMinnesota Vikings
September 22, 2025
Nailor had three receptions for 37 yards on five targets in Sunday's win over the Bengals.
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Finishes second in receiving Sunday
WRMinnesota Vikings
September 14, 2025
Nailor had three receptions on five targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 22-6 loss to the Falcons.
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Just one catch in Monday's start
WRMinnesota Vikings
September 9, 2025
Nailor had one reception for 28 yards on three targets in Monday's win at Chicago.
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Logs full practice Thursday
WRMinnesota Vikings
September 4, 2025
Nailor (hand) practiced fully Thursday.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Ahead of Felton
WRMinnesota Vikings
July 5, 2025
Nailor seems to be penciled in as Minnesota's third wide receiver, ahead of rookie third-round pick Tai Felton, per Alex Lewis of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Nailor set career highs with 414 yards and six touchdowns in the 2024 regular season, during which he worked as the team's third wide receiver behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Nailor's set to reprise that role in 2025, as he's familiar with the offense and has shown up to camp motivated in a contract year. Meanwhile, Felton looks to be bound primarily for special teams work early as he looks to get drop problems under control. If Addison is suspended at some point in 2025 due to off-the-field issues, Nailor would be poised to climb another spot in the pecking order.
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