Former Vikings WR named as a player who could 'surprise' his new team

The Minnesota Vikings' passing attack has been loaded in recent years, being highlighted by Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. However, one of the more underrated players within it has been Jalen Nailor who is now ready for the next chapter of his NFL life.

Nailor is set to be in contention for being the WR1 in the Las Vegas Raiders offense in 2026. He will be helping out both Kirk Cousins and Fernando Mendoza, who are going to compete for the starting job. As a result, Bleacher Report's Alex Kay included the veteran receiver in his list of underrated players who could surprise folks in 2026.

Kay writes, "During his first four seasons in the NFL, Nailor only caught 69 balls for 1,066 yards. While he reeled in a solid 11 touchdowns over that span, Nailor projects to see far more volume and play a much larger role now that he's with the Las Vegas Raiders. . .Given Nailor's athleticism and his ability to line up both outside and in the slot, new Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak won't have much trouble scheming up ways to get Nailor the ball in space. Expect him to quickly emerge as one of Mendoza's favorite targets and a key playmaker in Vegas' new-look offense."

Nailor will be expected to take the Raiders into their next chapter after signing the aforementioned contract that he did. ESPN's Mike Clay projects his production to be 41 receptions, 562 receiving yards, and three touchdowns.