On Tuesday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Steelers claimed former Minnesota Vikings WR Adam Thielen off waivers. According to his wife, Thielen wants a chance to finish his last NFL season by playing on the field. He wasn’t getting the opportunity to do that as he was a healthy scratch on Sunday with the Vikings.
Thielen is a two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver, an incredible journey after going undrafted in 2013. But just who exactly is Adam Thielen?
Four-Sport Athlete In High School
Thielen went to Detroit Lakes High School in Detroit Lakes, MN. And like most players these days, he was a multi-sport athlete in high school.