It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 85 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.
Undrafted wide receiver Cephus Johnson III currently wears No. 85 for the Minnesota Vikings, but it remains unclear if he’ll ever appear in a game for the Vikings. Between the mid-70s and mid-80s, though, Sammy White occupied the number.
With 85 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 85 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):
WR Cephus Johnson III (Present)
TE Dan Chisena (2020-2022)
TE Rhett Ellison (2014-2016)
WR Greg Camarillo (2010-2011)
TE Jermaine Wiggins (2004-2006)
WR D'Wayne Bates (2002-2003)
TE Andrew Jordan (1999-2001)
TE Greg DeLong (1995-1998)
TE Brent Novoselsky (1989-1994)
WR Steve Finch (1987)
WR Sammy White (1976-1985)
WR John Holland (1974)
TE Gary Ballman (1973)
TE John Hilton (1971)
WR Paul Flatley (1963-1967)
WR Tom Adams (1962)
E Bob Schnelker (1961)
