Welcome to the All-Time Favorite Viking Team series. We’re going through and voting by position for your favorite Viking players. There are no set criteria other than they played for the Minnesota Vikings. It’s your favorite player at that position.
We’re on Day 5. Now that we know our RB, let’s take a look at the Tight Ends. The two highest votes will get the starting spots. My suspicion will be there is one clear winner, but there are several good choices that might end up as TE2.
Jim Kleinsasser (1999-2011)
1,688 career receiving yards with 6 TDs
147 rushing yards with 1 TD
It isn’t about the stats with Kleinsasser. He was the heart of the team and a utility player. He played FB, RB, TE, H Back and just about anywhere he was needed.
Steve Jordan (1982-1994)
6,307 career receiving yards with 28 TDs
Jordan was named to 6 consecutive Pro Bowls from 1986-1991 and was also named one of the 50 Greatest Vikings and is in the Vikings Ring of Honor.
Kyle Rudolph (2011-2020)
4,773 career receiving yards with 50 TDs
Ruldolph was a 2x Pro Bowler and 1x Pro Bowl MVP. He had the catch against the Saints from Kirk Cousins that sealed a Wild Card win in the 2019 playoffs. Rudolph was very involved with the community.
TJ Hockenson (2022-present)
4,002 career receiving yards with 23 TDs
Hockenson came via trade from the Detroit Lions. He has been an immediate contributor to the team. He’s a 2x Pro Bowler.
Visanthe Shiancoe (2007-2011)
2,679 career receiving yards with 27 TDs
Shiancoe was more productive in my memory than in real life. It seemed like he was on his way to doing more, but never really became a star.
Stu Voigt (1970-1980)
1,919 career receiving yards with 17 TDs
Voigt was selected as one of the 50 Greatest Vikings. He played in three Super Bowls with the Vikings and became a radio commentator for the team after retirement.
Mike Tice (1992-1995)
894 career receiving yards and 11 TDs
The former Viking coach wasn’t a great player, but he spent 14 years in the league. His final three were in Minnesota.
