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Jauan Jennings<\/a> played a big role for the 49ers as one of the team\u2019s most reliable third-down options over the past several seasons, but when San Francisco added Hall of Fame wideout Mike Evans<\/a> this past offseason, the writing was on the wall<\/a> in big bold letters.<\/p>\n Now, with a new one-year contract with the Minnesota Vikings, the 28-year-old wide receiver has high praise for his new group \u2013 and himself.<\/p>\n \u201cI feel like Kevin Durant<\/a> with the Warriors,\u201d Jennings told reporters on Wednesday when asked how he felt about joining Minnesota.<\/p>\n \u201cBig three, man,\u201d Jennings answered when asked why he compared himself to the 16-time All-Star. \u201cThere\u2019s just a lot of talent over here. Top down, head to bottom, a lot of talent.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to Jennings, the Vikings’ wide receivers room boasts one of the NFL’s top pass catchers in Justin Jefferson<\/a>, as well as Jordan Addison.<\/p>\n Jefferson has begun his NFL career with six-straight 1,000-yard receiving seasons and continues to be considered a top wideout in the game, while Addison\u2019s production has dropped year after year in his three seasons amid an array of off-field troubles.<\/p>\n Jennings\u2019 confidence isn\u2019t anything new. The wideout played the 2025 season under a one-year “show-me” type contract and hit every benchmark to earn almost $4 million in incentives before his departure.<\/p>\n As for the comparison, Durant joined a Warriors team that finished their 2015-16 season<\/a> with a record-breaking 73-9 record, while Jennings joined a Vikings team<\/a> that went 9-8 in 2025 and failed to reach the postseason.<\/p>\n Same, but different.<\/p>\n Download and follow the 49ers Talk Podcast<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n