Adam Thielen: Football's Underdog Star

Adam Thielen: Football's Underdog Star

Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports

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Read by: uncredited

Language: English

Length: 16 minutes

Publisher: Capstone Press

Release date: 2024-04-24

Adam Thielen always knew he wanted to play in the NFL. From growing up watching Randy Moss and the Vikings to playing at a small Division II college, his path to the NFL hasn't always been a straight line. After initially making the Vikings roster in 2013, he was cut to the practice squad. He went on to become Minnesota's top wide receiver.

Learn more about Thielen's path to football fame in this exciting biography in the Stars of Sports series.