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Vikings rookie WR named one of the top steals of the 2021 NFL Draft

(Photo byJeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports) Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Should the Minnesota Vikings expect rookie wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette to have a pleasantly surprising performance in 2021?

Heading into the 2021 NFL Draft, some felt the Minnesota Vikings should use one of their early-round selections on a prospect who could come in and take over as the team’s new No. 3 wide receiver next season.

Well, the Vikings did end up drafting a receiver this year. However, the selection didn’t take place until the fifth round when they decided to use a pick on former Iowa pass-catcher Ihmir Smith-Marsette.