Adam Thielen
Adam Thielen
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Adam Thielen is a renowned American football wide receiver who has played in the National Football League (NFL) for several seasons.
Birth and Death Dates
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Adam Thielen was born on November 24, 1988. He is still active in his career and as of this writing, there are no reported dates of death associated with him.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Nationality: American
Profession(s): Football Player (Wide Receiver), NFL player
Early Life and Background
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Adam Thielen was born in Rochester, Minnesota. He grew up in a family that encouraged sports from an early age. His father, Dave Thielen, played football at the University of Minnesota, and Adam's love for the sport began when he watched his father play.
Thielen attended the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD), where he played college football for four years under coach Matt Cragg. During his time with the UMD Bulldogs, he set multiple records and earned several awards, including being named a First-Team All-American in 2011.
Major Accomplishments
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Adam Thielen's impressive college career led to him being drafted by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2017. He made his NFL debut on September 11, 2017, and quickly became one of the team's top receivers.
Some of Adam Thielen's notable accomplishments include:
Setting a franchise record for most receptions (92) and receiving yards (1,316) by an undrafted rookie in 2017.
Being named to the Pro Bowl in 2018 and 2020.
* Signing a four-year contract extension with the Minnesota Vikings worth up to $64 million.
Notable Works or Actions
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Adam Thielen has been involved in several charitable initiatives throughout his career. In 2020, he donated $100,000 to the Rochester Area Foundation's COVID-19 Response Fund.
He has also spoken publicly about the importance of education and mental health awareness.
Impact and Legacy
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Adam Thielen's impact on the NFL is undeniable. He has inspired countless young athletes with his determination and perseverance.
His commitment to giving back to his community through charitable initiatives serves as a model for others in the sports industry.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Adam Thielen's success on and off the field, combined with his humility and dedication to his craft, have made him a beloved figure in the NFL. His quotes often focus on teamwork, hard work, and staying true to oneself.
As a highly respected player in the league, Adam Thielen's words carry weight, making him widely quoted and remembered by fans and fellow athletes alike.
Quotes by Adam Thielen
As a competitor, when you have a bad play, all you want is to get the ball again and get going.
For me, Thursday night football is a great time for me to enjoy the game with my family, as I'm not able to watch as much on Sundays.
I think when you're not in the NFL or when you're early in your career, you don't understand how hard guys work, especially the guys that play a long time and are successful.
I think there's a lot of people that still don't believe in me, and obviously, I love proving people wrong and helping the football team win games any possible way I can.
You have to have a great offensive line, great quarterback and guys around you that believe in you and help you.
It doesn't matter who you are in this league: You're always trying to have a bigger role. Anybody who said they weren't trying to do that would be lying.
I really am genuinely happy for guys that get paid and have success when they actually work their tails off.
A lot of times you don't see that, doesn't matter when they're drafted, first round or not. You usually don't see guys come in and wow you.
By the time the season's over, I'm ready to get back in the weight room and start training as far as getting stronger.