Adam Thielen's journey took him from Detroit Lakes to Minnesota State Mankato before he joined the Vikings as an undrafted wide receiver. In nine seasons, he moved into the top five in franchise history for touchdowns and receiving yardage. Here's where he ranks:
Adam Thielen made his mark among Vikings receivers
Adam Thielen went from being undrafted to ranking in the top five in Vikings franchise history in touchdowns and receiving yardage.
September 28, 2023 at 2:58AM
![Adam Thielen (19) of the Minnesota Vikings catches touchdown in the first quarter Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@startribune.com.](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/IDQ2RTBQ7RTOQSZ2T4NMZJ6NEI.jpg?&w=712)
Touchdowns
Cris Carter (1990-2001), 110
Randy Moss (1998-2010), 92
Adam Thielen (2014-2022), 55
Anthony Carter (1985-93), 52
Sammy White (1976-85), 50
Receiving yards
C. Carter, 12,383
Moss, 9,316
A. Carter, 7,636
Thielen, 6,682
Jake Reed (1991-2001), 6,433
Mike Conley was in Minneapolis, where he sounded the Gjallarhorn at the Vikings game, on Sunday during the robbery.
