It’s the final countdown…
Well, sort of.
The Minnesota Vikings will kick off their 2023 regular season in 86 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.
Tight end Johnny Mundt currently wears the number for the Vikings, but the number will most be recognized by Jake Reed, who wore it for 11 seasons.
With 86 days until kickoff, here’s a look at every player to wear No. 86 with the Vikings (via Pro Football Reference):
TE Johnny Mundt (2022-Present)
TE Brandon Dillon (2019-2021)
TE Kyle Carter (2017)
TE Chase Ford (2013-2014)
WR Stephen Burton (2011)
TE Richard Angulo (2005)
WR Nick Davis (2003)
WR Jake Reed (1991-2001)
TE John Davis (2000)
TE Darryl Ingram (1989)
TE Mike Mularkey (1983-1988)
WR Larry Brown (1987)
WR Willie Gillespie (1987)
WR Rhett Dawson (1973)
WR Al Denson (1971)
WR Tom Hall (1968-1969)
LB Marlin McKeever (1967)
TE Hal Bledsoe (1964-1966)
TE Ray Poage (1963)
