Tai Felton

Experience: 2 years

Height: 6-1

Weight: 186 lbs

College: Maryland

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Year

Season

WK	Game Date	OPP	RESULT	REC	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	FUM	LOST
3	08/22/2025	@Titans	L 13 - 23
2	08/16/2025	Patriots	L 12 - 20	2	32	16	20	0	1	0
1	08/09/2025	Texans	W 20 - 10	2	14	7	8	0

Biography

2025 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Played in all 17 games during his rookie season, appearing primarily on special teams. On special teams, he contributed seven kick returns for 178 yards and nine total tackles. On offense, he totaled three catches for 25 yards.
Returned one kickoff for 29 yards in Week 18 vs. Green Bay (1/4).
Logged the third reception of his career in Week 16 at the New York Giants (12/21), a 6-yard catch.
Had one reception for a career-high 10 yards in Week 14 vs. Washington (12/7).
Returned one kickoff for 21 yards in Week 12 at Green Bay (11/23).
In Week 7 vs. Philadelphia (10/19), returned on kickoff for 17 yards.
Returned three kickoffs for 77 yards in Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin (9/28).
Recorded the first catch of his career in Week 3 vs. Cincinnati (9/21), a 9-yard reception in the fourth quarter.
Made his NFL debut in Week 1 at Chicago (9/8) on Monday Night Football, recording three special teams tackles.

2025 | MINNESOTA VIKINGS

Played in all 17 games during his rookie season, appearing primarily on special teams. On special teams, he contributed seven kick returns for 178 yards and nine total tackles. On offense, he totaled three catches for 25 yards.
Returned one kickoff for 29 yards in Week 18 vs. Green Bay (1/4).
Logged the third reception of his career in Week 16 at the New York Giants (12/21), a 6-yard catch.
Had one reception for a career-high 10 yards in Week 14 vs. Washington (12/7).
Returned one kickoff for 21 yards in Week 12 at Green Bay (11/23).
In Week 7 vs. Philadelphia (10/19), returned on kickoff for 17 yards.
Returned three kickoffs for 77 yards in Week 4 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Dublin (9/28).
Recorded the first catch of his career in Week 3 vs. Cincinnati (9/21), a 9-yard reception in the fourth quarter.
Made his NFL debut in Week 1 at Chicago (9/8) on Monday Night Football, recording three special teams tackles.

COLLEGE - MARYLAND

Started 31 of the 46 games he played in four seasons at Maryland (2021-24), including starting all 25 games he played over his final two seasons. Finished his career with 2,207 yards and 17 touchdowns on 172 receptions.
Ranked third all-time in Maryland history in career receptions (172), fourth all-time in receiving yards (2,207) and tied fourth in receiving touchdowns (17).
Led the Big Ten in receptions (96) and receiving yards (1,124) and finished tied for fourth in receiving touchdowns (nine) in 2024, posting career highs in each category.
His 96 catches in 2024 led all Power Conference players and set a program record.
Became the fourth Terp in program history with a 1,000+ receiving yard season with his performance in 2024.
Became the first Maryland player to begin a season with four-straight 100+ receiving yard games, achieving the feat in 2024.
In 2023, started all 13 games and recorded 723 receiving yards and a team-leading six receiving touchdowns on 48 catches. Also ranked fifth in the Big Ten in yards per catch (15.1).
Appeared in all 13 games with six starts in 2022, totaling 23 receptions for 309 receiving yards for two touchdowns.
Saw action in eight games in 2021, tallying five catches for 51 yards.

HONORS

PREP - STONE BRIDGE (VA.)

OFF THE FIELD

Son of Iteago and Shannon Felton.
Has a younger sister.
Teammates at Maryland with Vikings WR Jeshaun Jones from 2021-23.
Earned his degree in family science from Maryland.
Worked with Maryland football's sports performance team over the offseason to better understand the mental aspect of football. Went to Pensacola, Fla., for a four-day break during summer workouts to train at Exos Sports Performance Training. Many professional athletes train at the facility, and Felton got to work out with some of them.

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