From un-drafted free agent, to 53-man roster, to starter that is the trajectory path that former Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver and kick returner Myles Price made for himself as he was recently named starting kick and punt returner for the Minnesota Vikings.
Price signed with the Minnesota Vikings after not being drafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, but made the 53-man roster after impressing in the preseason and an injury to Rondale Moore who previously had the job. After, Moore suffered a season-ending knee injury during the preseason undrafted free agent Myles Price stepped up this spring camp
#Vikings rookie WR Myles Price with an 81-yard kick return pic.twitter.com/XmYuwESEoc
— Sean Borman (@SeanBormanNFL) August 16, 2025
Myles Price finished the 2024 season at Indiana third in receiving yards, behind only Elijah Sarratt and Omar Cooper Jr.
He was also Indiana’s primary punt returner, with 23 attempts and 289 yards. His season-long 65 yard return came against Washington, setting the Hoosiers up for their final touchdown. Price, a Texas Tech transfer also added 38 catches for 466 yards and three touchdowns, ran seven times for 63 yards and a TD on offense He also earned honorable mention All-Big Ten from the conference media at wide receiver and return specialist.
Overall, the Dallas, Texas native had199 receptions for 2,217 yards and 13 touchdowns in 55 career games between the Red Raiders (three seasons) and the Hoosiers (one season). His best season of production came in his 2021 sophomore year, with 38 receptions for 523 yards and two scores. He handled 42 punt returns and 59 kick returns in his career.
The Minnesota Vikings go on the road against their division rivals the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football on ESPN, Monday, September 8, 2025, at 8:15 PM EDT at Soldier Field.
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