Vikings Reveal Jersey Numbers of Their Rookies
The Minnesota Vikings have six jersey numbers retired. Those are Fran Tarkenton’s number 10, Mick Tingelhoff’s 53, Jim Marshall’s 70, Korey Stringer’s 77, Cris Carter’s 80, and Alan Page’s 88. It remains to be seen if and when the Vikings add to that list. Not an insignificant number of fans want Randy Moss’ 84 to be next.
Vikings Reveal Jersey Numbers of Their Rookies
Some new Vikings arrived in last week’s draft, and they will try to beat the odds and join that list, too. On Friday, the franchise announced their numbers.
#74 Donovan Jackson
First-rounder Donovan Jackson is sticking with his college number 74. Most recently, that number was worn by left tackle Cam Robinson, who was acquired halfway through last season to replace injured star blocker Christian Darrisaw.
The most notable Viking with 74 was Bryant McKinnie, another former first-rounder who had a long and solid career at Minnesota’s left tackle spot, starting 131 games. Other recent guys were Oli Udoh and Mike Remmers.
#13 Tai Felton
Third-rounder Tai Felton picked number 13, after rocking 10 at Maryland. Of course, that belonged to Tarkenton and is off limits.
In 2024, another late arrival, Daniel Jones, had that number. Previously, N’Keal Harry, Josh Doctson, Stacy Coley, Shaun Hill, and Kelly Holcomb were 13s. Considering the competition, Felton could quickly be the most productive Viking to ever wear 13.
#90 Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins
The first defender on the list, Ingram-Dawkins, was Georgia’s 93. New standout DT Jonathan Allen, of course, had a higher priority than the rookie.
Former first-rounder Derrick Alexander is the most prominent 90 in franchise history. He had a short career but produced 17.5 sacks in four years with the Vikings.
Last season, that number belonged to Jonathan Bullard, who has not been retained. Other recent players were Esezi Otomewo, Sheldon Richardson, and Jalyn Holmes.
#41 Kobe King
Number 41 hasn’t been touched since fellow draftee Chazz Surratt had it in 2021. Hopefully, King, who was also 41 at Penn State, will last longer than the former North Carolina linebacker. Previously, safety Anthony Harris wore the number.
In the 60s and 70s, running back Dave Osborn was number 41. He played 137 games for the Vikings and collected 5,748 yards from scrimmage as well as 36 touchdowns.
#86 Gavin Bartholomew
Tight end Bartholomew was drafted in the sixth round to succeed Johnny Mundt at the third tight end spot. Of course, he also took the number from the departed veteran. As you can see in the picture, Bartholomew is already comfortable catching passes while wearing it.
In franchise history, there’s no doubt about what fans think when they hear number 86. They think Three Deep and wideout Jake Reed. He tabulated 6,433 receiving yards and 33 touchdowns in purple.
Editor’s Note: Information from Pro Football Reference helped with this article.
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