On the eve of Super Bowl Sunday, an ESPN report suggested that the Minnesota Vikings were considering the possibility of trading up in the draft to acquire LSU quarterback and Heisman winner Jayden Daniels.
However, the manner in which the Vikings execute this potential trade could be more significant than Daniels’ future prospects in the professional league. The benchmark for such a trade-up was established when the San Francisco 49ers offered three first-round picks to secure Trey Lance as the third overall pick in the 2021 draft.
The Vikings are one of several teams actively seeking a future franchise quarterback. They might find themselves competing with the Atlanta Falcons, who possess the eighth overall pick and could have an edge if the Vikings were to offer a similar trade package with their 11th overall pick in this year’s draft. In such a scenario, the Vikings might need to leverage another asset to surpass the Falcons.
Matthew Coller of Purple Insider floated the idea of trading up to the third spot by offering the New England Patriots something they’ve lacked for many years—a standout wide receiver.
Coller suggested, “What if it’s Jordan Addison? I think I would do that. As much as I really like Addison and think he is becoming a star, that would be worth it. I think the No. 2 receiver is something you can replace,” during a February 10 episode of the “Purple Insider” podcast.
Coller proposed the following deal as one he would be willing to offer in exchange for the third overall pick to secure Daniels:
- Jordan Addison
- No. 11 overall pick in 2024 draft
- Future first-round pick
- Future second-round pick
