Since they joined the NFL in 1961, Minnesota Vikings have become one of the league’s most storied franchises and a team that always seems to sit favorably with NFL odds.
With the eighth-best winning percentage in the league’s history, 27 playoff appearances, and four Super Bowl appearances, the Vikings certainly aren’t a team to be sniffed at.
With a solid record of continued success, it’s clear to any NFL fan that the Minnesota Vikings must have had their fair share of elite players.
Today, we’re going to look back at the Vikings’ history in the league by taking a closer look at 10 of their greatest-ever players.
There’s way more to greatness than just stats, so we’ll also tell you why each player makes our list. Stick around and see what you think of our list!
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1. Jared Allen
2. Matt Birk
Matt Birk makes our list of the greatest Vikings NFL players of all time because he is the perfect combination of old-school and modern-day Viking legends
3. Carl Eller
Carl Eller is arguably one of the best defensive ends the Minnesota Vikings have ever had play for them. A nightmare to obtain, the 6’5” beast, who weighs 250 lbs, achieved 130 sacks in his career.
4. Randy Moss
Next up, we have Randy Moss. Randy Moss is one of the best players in Vikings history, despite being one of the most controversial too.
5. John Randle
John Randle is officially the second-best defensive player to ever play for the Vikings so of course he was going to make our list. Known by the nickname “Motor Mouth”, John Randle was an athlete that put fear into his opponents, and even some fans.
6. Cris Carter
As far as wide receivers go, they don’t get any better for the Vikings than Cris Carter. Carter is the best wide receiver to play for the Vikings. He’s also believed to have the best hands in NFL history.
7. Frank Tarkenton
When it comes to naming the greatest Viking of all time, Frank Tarkenton is usually part of the conversation. Frank Tarkenton was a talented quarterback who helped the Minnesota Vikings win their first-ever game.
8. Randall McDaniel
Randall McDaniel, or Mr. Consistent set the NFL record for appearing and starting in 12 consecutive Super Bowls. He featured in one of them for the Buccaneers but he started the other 11 for the Vikings.
9. Adrian Peterson
Peterson was selected for the Vikings as the team’s first-round pick in the 2007 draft. He played for the Vikings for the next 9 years and became one of the best running backs the sport has ever seen.
10. Alan Page
Arguably the greatest Vikings NFL player of all time is Alan Page. At the heart of the best defensive line in NFL history, Page made a name for himself as one of the best NFL players of all time.
The Minnesota Vikings have been led by some of the greatest superstars in the history of professional football
