ESPN names Mick Tingelhoff as Vikings' top training camp riser
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 8:32 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
ESPN's Kevin Seifert identifies Mick Tingelhoff as the Minnesota Vikings' best training camp riser, a distinction he derives from a survey of reporters for the NFL teams. Tingelhoff, who was undrafted in 1962, initially joined the Vikings as a linebacker before transitioning to center. Throughout his 17-year career with the franchise, he never missed a game or practice, ultimately being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015. The spotlight on Tingelhoff reflects the unique journey of undrafted players in the league and their impact during training camps.
- •Mick Tingelhoff was undrafted out of Nebraska in 1962.
- •He started his career as a linebacker before switching to center.
- •Tingelhoff played 17 seasons for the Vikings without missing a game.
- •He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015.
- •ESPN's survey included reporters from all 32 NFL teams.
- 8:32 PMYahoo Sports — Who is the Vikings ultimate training camp winner in their history?
"Over the years the Vikings have had a lot of notable winners coming out of training camp but one stands above the rest according to ESPN.
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