Adam Thielen's Success and Achievements in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 6, 2025

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Adam Thielen. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Adam Thielen is a professional American football wide receiver who most recently played for the Carolina Panthers. He is known for his ten seasons with the Minnesota Vikings after joining them as an undrafted free agent in 2013, after playing college football for the Minnesota State Mavericks. Thielen holds NFL records including eight consecutive games with over 100 receiving yards, and 74 receptions in the first half of a season.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2000: Most Receiving Touchdowns

In 2020, Adam Thielen recorded 14 receiving touchdowns, the most in franchise history since Randy Moss had 17 in 2000.

2008: State Championship

In 2008, Adam Thielen was a member of the Detroit Lakes golf team that won the 2A Minnesota state championship.

2009: Surpassed 1,000 Yards

In 2017, Adam Thielen surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the season, becoming the first Vikings receiver to do so since Sidney Rice in 2009.

2010: Offensive Player of the Year

In 2010, Adam Thielen was named Minnesota State's Offensive Player of the Year and selected for the All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) South Division second-team after leading the team with 41 receptions for 686 yards and six touchdowns.

2011: Most Receiving Yards by a Viking since Percy Harvin

Adam Thielen had the most receiving yards by a Viking since Percy Harvin in 2011 with a 202-yard performance against the Packers.

2011: All-NSIC South Division Selection

In 2011, Adam Thielen was a second-team All-NSIC South Division selection for the second-straight season, hauling in 62 passes for 715 yards and five touchdowns, while also handling kick and punt return duties.

2012: All-NSIC First-Team

In 2012, Adam Thielen was named to the NSIC South Division All-NSIC first-team, the Daktronics Super Region No. 3 second-team, and the Don Hansen Super Region second-team after leading the Minnesota State receiving corps with 74 receptions for 1,176 yards and eight touchdowns, helping the Mavericks to a 13–1 record.

2014: Earned Spot on 53-Man Roster

In 2014, after a strong preseason performance, Adam Thielen earned a spot on the Minnesota Vikings' 53-man roster.

2015: Special Teams Player of the Year

In 2015, Adam Thielen was honored as the Minnesota Vikings Special Teams Player of the Year.

2016: "Unsung Hero" for the Minnesota Vikings

In 2016, Adam Thielen led the Vikings with 967 receiving yards, 69 catches, and five touchdowns. NFL.com named him their "Unsung Hero" for the Minnesota Vikings.

December 19, 2017: First Pro Bowl Selection

On December 19, 2017, Adam Thielen was named to his first Pro Bowl.

2018: Record-Breaking Season

In 2018, Adam Thielen tied Calvin Johnson for the record for most consecutive 100 yard games in a year, with 8, and broke the record for most consecutive 100 yard games to start a season in NFL history. He finished the season with 113 receptions for 1,373 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.