Adam Thielen is a wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings and played college football at Minnesota State University. Thielen began his NFL career with the Vikings in 2013 as an undrafted free agent and has played for them for 11 seasons outside of a two-year stint with the Carolina Panthers. He holds an NFL record for most consecutive 100-yard receiving games to start a season (eight) and ranks in the top five in Minnesota Vikings franchise history in receiving touchdowns, receptions and receiving yards.
Thielen and his wife, Caitlin, established the Thielen Foundation to help create programs that serve, educate, and inspire people to reach their full potential. A two-time Pro Bowl selection, he was also the Vikings’ 2022 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year nominee for his community impact.