Justin Jefferson is an absolute menace at the wide receiver position. He was a big part of Darnold's breakout season last year and will be a big part of helping McCarthy get off to a fast start to begin his professional career as a starter. Ahead of the 2025 season, Jefferson has spoken out with a clear message of advice to his young quarterback.

The Minnesota Vikings are coming off a 2024 campaign that was impressive—until they reached the NFL postseason and struggled mightily in the first round against the Los Angeles Rams, cutting their season short despite finishing with 14 wins.

Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell said recently that it has "been huge" to have wide receiver Justin Jefferson at offseason workouts because it shows other players that if "one of the best in the world at what he does,