It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 79 days at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 10.
From now until then, we will take a trip down memory lane and count each day by revisiting the players that have worn that specific jersey number.
Kenny Willekes and Jonathan Bullard are the two most recent players to wear No. 79 for the Vikings, but the number will likely be remembered for Doug Martin.
With 79 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 79 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):
EDGE Kenny Willekes (2021-2023)
DE Jonathan Bullard (2022-2022)
OT Tom Compton (2018)
OT Mike Harris (2014-2015)
OT Patrick Brown (2011)
OG Artis Hicks (2006-2009)
OG Toniu Fonoti (2005)
DE Kenny Mixon (2002-2004)
DE Roosevelt Nix (1994)
DE Doug Martin (1980-1989)
DT Lyman Smith (1978)
OT Chuck Arrobio (1966)
DT Jim Prestel (1961-1965)
