Shaleak Knotts

NFL undrafted free agent. Position: WR. Team: Minnesota Vikings.

Quick Facts

• Position: WR
• Team: Minnesota Vikings (MIN)
• College: Maryland
• Height: 6'3"
• Weight: 194 lbs
• Status: Undrafted free agent (UDFA)

2026 Outlook

Knotts signed with the Vikings as an undrafted free agent after college production highlighted late-season excellence: 44 catches for 717 yards and 6 touchdowns in his final season, with particular strong weeks early in the 2025 calendar. Career at Maryland: 67 catches for 958 yards and 7 touchdowns across limited games. Deep-roster UDFA candidate with speed and size profile; breakout likely only if injuries create opportunity.

Role / Depth Chart

Undrafted free agent competing in Vikings camp. Depth chart placement uncertain pending preseason evaluation.

Injury Status

No reported injuries.

Recent News

• 2026-04-26 — 2026 NFL UDFA Tracker: Full List of Undrafted Free-Agent Signings For All 32 Teams (2026 NFL UDFA Tracker: Full List of Undrafted Free-Agent Signings For All 32 Teams)
• 2026-05-31 — 2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees (2026 Undrafted Free Agent Guarantees)
• 2026-04-29 — Updated Vikings depth chart reveals projected starters after 2026 NFL Draft (Updated Vikings depth chart reveals projected starters after 2026 NFL Draft)
• 2026-04-27 — Vikings Post-Draft Depth Chart: Strengths, Weaknesses, Position Battles (Vikings Post-Draft Depth Chart: Strengths, Weaknesses, Position Battles)
• 2026-04-29 — Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart: Multiple holes still exist after first two waves of... (Minnesota Vikings Depth Chart: Multiple holes still exist after first two waves of...)
• 2026-04-27 — Here It Is: The Vikings New Depth Chart for 2026 (Here It Is: The Vikings New Depth Chart for 2026)
• 2026-04-02 — NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs (NFL Draft Preview: WR Depth Plays Well To Patriots Needs)
• 2026-05-04 — Vikings post-NFL Draft depth chart: More athleticism, but where do they still need to add? (Vikings post-NFL Draft depth chart: More athleticism, but where do they still need to add?)
• 2026-04-28 — Signed as undrafted free agent by Vikings (Vikings 2026 Undrafted Free Agents)

Open Questions

Sources

• Vikings 2026 Undrafted Free Agents