When we talk about the players who have risen to the top in recent times in the NFL the name Adam Thielen is certainly one of them. He was born in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on August 22, 1990, As of now he is 32 years old. Thielen first stepped foot into the NFL at the age of 23 and since then he has shown no sign of slowing down.
Before Thielen stepped into the NFL he played college football at Minnesota Golden Gophers football team. Due to his performance in high school, Thielen received many scholarships from many different colleges but eventually, he chose to stay at Minnesota. Thielen did not take much time to catch everyone's eyes by showcasing his excellent performance in every game he played. In 2009 in his freshman year, Thielen had a breakout year where in the following season he was able to participate in nine games, and in the entire season, he caught 21 passes for 252 yards and a touchdown. He was named as Minnesota State's Offensive Player of the Year in his sophomore season. He continued his excellent performance throughout his entire college career and he finished his successful run with the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team where he in his entire college career recorded 2,802 receiving yards, 198 receptions, and 20 touchdowns. Thielen in 2013 announced that he would be entering the NFL draft of 2013.
Coming into the NFL Thielen was seen as a rare combination of speed and strength because of his fantastic physical attributes. He weighs around 91 kg and is 6 feet 2 inches tall. The young player thus far in his career has been an IT factor in every game he has played. He by showcasing his excellent performance has shown everyone that he has everything that it takes to be a top star in the NFL and there is no doubt that in the upcoming years, Adam Thielen will be one of the most talked-about names in the entire NFL.
Adam Thielen's Playing Position
Adam Thielen is a professional American footballer who plays as a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers in the National Football League. Thielen's professional career in the NFL started in 2013 when he signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.
In 2013 after joining the Minnesota Vikings he signed a deal with them for three years worth $1.48 million. In the 2014 season in a match against the Green Bay Packers, he made his official NFL debut where in the following match he recorded four receptions for 57 yards. Thielen was able to continue his dominant performance throughout the entire season and he finished his debut season where he recorded eight catches for 137 yards and a touchdown on offense. Thielen quickly made himself into a game-changing factor in the Vikings by continuing his dominance in the upcoming seasons where in the 2017 season he was ranked 36th by his team members in the list of top Players of NFL 2018.
After having Career altering season in 2017 Thielen signed a new contract extension deal with the Minnesota Vikings for four years worth $35 million. Thielen delivered a career-changing performance in the 2018 season in a game against the Green Bay Packers where he recorded 110 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns. Thielen was placed on the Injury reserve list due to an ankle injury for which he had to undergo surgery. In 2023 it was announced that Thielen had signed a new deal with Carolina Panthers for three years.
FAQs
A. The Vikings decided to release Adam Thielen because they wanted younger players in his position.
A. Adam Thielen in 2023 signed a new deal with the Carlina Panthers and is still currently with them.
A. The estimated net worth of Thielen in 2023 is $20 million.
A. Yes Adam Thielen is married to Caitlin Thielen.
