While he may not be with the Vikings in 2025, his work with the team in 2024 earned him recognition from his peers as one of the best in the league.

ESPN surveyed league executives, coaches and scouts to help us rank the top 10 players at 11 positions, from quarterback to cornerback and all positions in between. This was the sixth edition of these rankings,

CeeDee Lamb is the fifth-best wideout on the list with Amon-Ra St. Brown (No. 28), Justin Jefferson (No. 15), A.J. Brown (No. 11), and Ja'Marr Chase (No. 8) ahead of him. As Austin says, he has the potential to do even more in 2025 since he was injured for much of this past season.