The Vikings Playmaker Who is Being Forgotten (But Shouldn’t Be)
Take a few moments to watch Myles Price and one can’t help but come away with a particular thought: the young Vikings playmaker makes catching the ball look natural, automatic, and effortless.
The undrafted free agent isn’t going to impress anyone with his size, not in the NFL. He’s listed at 5’9″ and 183 pounds, making him one of the smallest players on Minnesota’s roster. Where he adds plenty of intrigue is in his potential to grow into a role on offense while being able to help on specials from Week 1 onward.
The Vikings Playmaker Fans Should be Watching
Admittedly, I tend to be drawn to the UDFAs who demand large guarantees. Price is not among them.
The receiver/punt returner spent five seasons in college. At first, he played for Texas Tech from 2020 through to 2023. He then spent his 2024 season working for Indiana. The 2025 NFL Draft came and went without a team picking him up. He agreed to a three-year UDFA contract to become a Viking while earning … $0 in guaranteed cash.
So, based on money alone, Mr. Price would appear to be confronting an uphill battle.
In training camp, Price has been getting work as a punt returner. Rondale Moore was initially being looked at as the top option, but that plan has been undermined by the veteran’s season-ending injury. Minnesota must now pivot, elevating someone who is already on their team or by bringing in an option external to the organization.
Silas Bolden is going to be an obvious name to watch, an UDFA who did land major guarantees in his contract. So, too, could players such as Jalen Nailor, Lucky Jackson, Tai Felton, and Thayer Thomas put their hand up if Matt Daniels asks for candidates to return the football.
Price, though, is already firmly in the mix as an option. Last season, Price brought 23 punts back for Indiana, picking up 289 yards along the way. The 12.6 yards-per-return average is healthy, a number that would rank very highly in the NFL if it perfectly carried over (obviously, no guarantee that it does).
Combine that special teams potential with some ability on offense, as well.
Myles Price had 38 catches for 466 yards and 3 touchdowns last season. Not dominant, no, but some production. He added on 7 carries for 63 yards and a score; the 9 yards-per-carry average is commendable. PFF gave him a strong 79.6 grade for his efforts last season, noting that he picked up 298 snaps as a slot receiver and 31 out wide.
Putting him on the map for a lot of Vikings fans was his touchdown from Max Brosmer. Nothing overly complex about what Myles Price is doing, but some strong football nonetheless.
He’s working in tandem with Bolden (#83) and Tre Stewart (#38), the running back who releases on a route. Both of Bolden and Stewart set up shop in the shallow area of the endzone, allowing Price to find some room behind. Coming off the line of scrimmage, Myles Price takes a quick step toward the outside before getting vertical. Doing so gets the corner leaning toward the boundary when Price’s ultimate goal is to find room in the middle of the field. He then breaks inward, working toward the middle as Brosmer finds him in stride.
Good stuff all around for the third-team offense.
Truth be told, Myles Price isn’t going to make the team if his only contributions come on offense. Being able to put in work in this area is a good thing but not what the Vikings truly need. Proving to be the best option to become the PR1 is what’s going to allow Price to earn a living in the NFL (at least initially).
Myles Price finished last Saturday’s game with 2 targets. These opportunities turned into 2 catches, 18 yards, and 1 touchdown. He didn’t get a chance to return a punt.
Currently, the Vikings are working through joint practices with the Patriots. Keep an eye on #31 if you’re checking in on updates from these days and look for Myles Price on Saturday during the game.
Editor’s Note: Information from Sports Reference CFB, PFF, and Over the Cap helped with this piece.
