The Minnesota Vikings have had significant success in the NFL Draft, selecting 23 Pro Bowlers in the past 26 drafts. CBS Sports' Bryan DeArdo named running back Adrian Peterson, drafted seventh overall in 2007, as the team's best pick of the century. Peterson is recognized as one of the greatest running backs in history, notably for his 2,097 rushing yards in 2012, which is the second-highest single-season total in NFL history. Other notable picks include defensive tackle Kevin Williams (2003), safety Harrison Smith (2012), and defensive end Danielle Hunter (2015). Wide receiver Justin Jefferson, selected in 2020, is quickly making a name for himself, having recorded 8,480 receiving yards in his first six seasons, the most ever for that period. While Jefferson's career is still unfolding, Peterson remains a standout figure in the Vikings' drafting history.