Christian Ponder

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Christian Ponder #7 of the Minnesota Vikings was selected No. 12 in the 2011 draft.

Kyle Rudolph #82, Minnesota Vikings

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Vikings selected TE Kyle Rudolph in the second round of the 2011 draft.

Chris Cook

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The Vikings addressed their cornerback situation with the addition of Chris Cook in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Toby Gerhart

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Running back Toby Gerhart of Stanford was the 51st pick by the Vikings in 2010.

Percy Harvin

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Wide receiver Percy Harvin of Florida was selected by the Vikings in the first-round of the 2009 draft. He was named the 2009 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year after a solid season.

Phil Loadholt

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Offensive lineman Phil Loadholt of Oklahoma was selected by the Vikings in the second-round of the 2009 draft.

Tyrell Johnson

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Safety Tyrell Johnson of Arkansas State was selected by the Vikings in the second-round of the 2008 draft.

Sidney Rice

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In 2007, the Vikings selected WR Sidney Rice from South Carolina. He was a second-round pick that turned out to be very productive in the 2009 season.

Adrian Peterson

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In 2007, the Vikings selected RB Adrian Peterson from the University of Oklahoma.

Chad Greenway

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In 2006, the Vikings selected LB Chad Greenway from the University of Iowa.

Troy Williamson

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In 2005, the Vikings selected WR Troy Williamson from the University of South Carolina. He turned out to be considered a bust and was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2007 season.

Kenechi Udeze

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In 2004, the Vikings selected DE Kenechi Udeze from the University of Southern California.

Kevin Williams

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In 2003, the Vikings selected DT Kevin Williams from Oklahoma State University.

Bryant McKinnie

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In 2002, the Vikings selected OT Bryant McKinnie from the University of Miami.

Michael Bennett

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In 2001, the Vikings selected RB Michael Bennett from the University of Wisconsin.

Chris Hovan

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In 2000, the Vikings selected DT Chris Hovan from Boston College.

Daunte Culpepper

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In 1999, the Vikings selected QB Daunte Culpepper from the University of Central Florida.

Randy Moss

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In 1998, the Vikings selected WR Randy Moss from Marshall University.