Minnesota Vikings players who were first-round picks
69 players
69 first-round picks have played for the Minnesota Vikings. On a roster now: Harrison Smith, Justin Jefferson, T.J. Hockenson, Jordan Addison, and Garrett Bradbury.
| Player | Pos | With club | Drafted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Smith | S | 2012–2026 | 2012 · No. 29 · MIN |
| Chad Greenway | LB | 2007–2016 | 2006 · No. 17 · MIN |
| Chris Doleman | DE | 1985–1999 | 1985 · No. 4 · MIN |
| Anthony Barr | LB | 2014–2023 | 2014 · No. 9 · MIN |
| Antoine Winfield | CB | 2004–2012 | 1999 · No. 23 · BUF |
| Randy Moss | WR | 1998–2010 | 1998 · No. 21 · MIN |
| Robert Smith | RB | 1993–2000 | 1993 · No. 21 · MIN |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2020–2026 | 2020 · No. 22 · MIN |
| Xavier Rhodes | CB | 2013–2019 | 2013 · No. 25 · MIN |
| Daunte Culpepper | QB | 1999–2005 | 1999 · No. 11 · MIN |
| Keith Millard | DT | 1985–1990 | 1984 · No. 13 · MIN |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 2022–2026 | 2019 · No. 8 · DET |
| Steve Hutchinson | OG | 2006–2010 | 2001 · No. 17 · SEA |
| Chris Hovan | DT | 2000–2004 | 2000 · No. 25 · MIN |
| Jordan Addison | WR | 2023–2026 | 2023 · No. 23 · MIN |
| Garrett Bradbury | C | 2019–2022 | 2019 · No. 18 · MIN |
| Laquon Treadwell | WR | 2016–2019 | 2016 · No. 23 · MIN |
| Cordarrelle Patterson | RB | 2013–2016 | 2013 · No. 29 · MIN |
| Christian Ponder | QB | 2011–2014 | 2011 · No. 12 · MIN |
| Percy Harvin | WR | 2009–2012 | 2009 · No. 22 · MIN |
| Kenechi Udeze | DE | 2004–2007 | 2004 · No. 20 · MIN |
| Dwayne Rudd | LB | 1997–2000 | 1997 · No. 20 · MIN |
| Duane Clemons | DE | 1996–1999 | 1996 · No. 16 · MIN |
| Dewayne Washington | DB | 1994–1997 | 1994 · No. 18 · MIN |
| Dallas Turner | LB | 2024–2026 | 2024 · No. 17 · MIN |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 2018–2020 | 2018 · No. 30 · MIN |
| Sharrif Floyd | DT | 2013–2015 | 2013 · No. 23 · MIN |
| Erasmus James | DE | 2005–2007 | 2005 · No. 18 · MIN |
| Troy Williamson | WR | 2005–2007 | 2005 · No. 7 · MIN |
| Terence Newman | CB | 2015–2017 | 2003 · No. 5 · DAL |
| Jimmy Kennedy | DT | 2008–2010 | 2003 · No. 12 · STL |
| Bryant McKinnie | OT | 2006–2010 | 2002 · No. 7 · MIN |
| Napoleon Harris | LB | 2005–2008 | 2002 · No. 23 · OAK |
| Christian Darrisaw | OT | 2023–2024 | 2021 · No. 23 · MIN |
| Carson Wentz | QB | 2025–2026 | 2016 · No. 2 · PHI |
| Sheldon Richardson | DT | 2018–2021 | 2013 · No. 13 · NYJ |
| Matt Kalil | OT | 2012–2014 | 2012 · No. 4 · MIN |
| Patrick Peterson | CB | 2021–2022 | 2011 · No. 5 · ARI |
| Sam Bradford | QB | 2016–2017 | 2010 · No. 1 · STL |
| Michael Jenkins | WR | 2011–2012 | 2004 · No. 29 · ATL |
| Travis Taylor | WR | 2005–2006 | 2000 · No. 10 · BAL |
| Chris Claiborne | LB | 2003–2004 | 1999 · No. 9 · DET |
| Caleb Banks | DT | 2026 | 2026 · No. 18 · MIN |
| Donovan Jackson | G | 2025 | 2025 · No. 24 · MIN |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 2025 | 2024 · No. 10 · MIN |
| Jalen Reagor | WR | 2022 | 2020 · No. 21 · PHI |
| Jerry Tillery | DT | 2024 | 2019 · No. 28 · LAC |
| Jonah Williams | DE | 2024 | 2019 · No. 11 · CIN |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 2026 | 2019 · No. 1 · ARI |
| Marcus Davenport | DE | 2023 | 2018 · No. 14 · NO |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 2024 | 2018 · No. 3 · NYJ |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2025 | 2017 · No. 17 · WSH |
| Riley Reiff | OT | 2019 | 2012 · No. 23 · DET |
| Michael Floyd | WR | 2017 | 2012 · No. 13 · ARI |
| Stephon Gilmore | CB | 2024 | 2012 · No. 10 · BUF |
| Josh Freeman | QB | 2013 | 2009 · No. 17 · TB |
| Jake Long | OT | 2016 | 2008 · No. 1 · MIA |
| Lito Sheppard | CB | 2010 | 2002 · No. 26 · PHI |
| Donovan McNabb | QB | 2011 | 1999 · No. 2 · PHI |
| John Avery | RB | 2003 | 1998 · No. 29 · MIA |
| Korey Stringer | OT | 1995 | 1995 · No. 24 · MIN |
| Derrick Alexander | WR | 2002 | 1995 · No. 11 · MIN |
| Derrick Alexander | WR | 2002 | 1994 · No. 29 · CLE |
| Dale Carter | CB | 2001 | 1992 · No. 20 · KC |
| Henry Jones | DB | 2001 | 1991 · No. 26 · BUF |
| Jeff George | QB | 1999 | 1990 · No. 1 · IND |
| Broderick Thomas | LB | 1995 | 1989 · No. 6 · TB |
| Randall McDaniel | OG | 1996 | 1988 · No. 19 · MIN |
| Gerald Robinson | DE | 1986 | 1986 · No. 14 · MIN |
First-round picks since 1975, drafted by any club. Seasons are on file in full from 1993; before that only some of the stars are, so an older name can be missing.