Who Is the Best Non-Jefferson Draft Pick of the Last Decade?

Who Is the Best Non-Jefferson Draft Pick of the Last Decade?
GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - APRIL 23: A general view of the Minnesota Vikings logo prior to the 2025 NFL Draft at Lambeau Field on April 23, 2025 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Perry Knotts/Getty Images) | Getty Images

We are a mere. . .checks calendar. . .nine weeks away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and we’re looking for things to talk about, so I want to pose a question to all of you that I saw on social media this morning for your discussion pleasure.

Who is the best Minnesota Vikings draft pick of the past decade?

Now, the obvious answer is Justin Jefferson because. . .well, duh, Justin Jefferson. So, we’re taking the easy answer off the table for this one. Who is the best Minnesota Vikings draft pick of the past decade not named Justin Jefferson?

Our time frame for this one goes back to 2016, so the outstanding 2015 class (Eric Kendricks/Danielle Hunter/Stefon Diggs/Trae Waynes) falls outside of that scope. There are still plenty of outstanding choices to pick from, however.

I don’t want to unduly influence anyone’s choice one way or another, so I’ll add my choice in the comments section after the debate has gotten going a little bit rather than throwing it into the main article here. But now I’m going to open the floor to you folks to discuss the subject.

Let us know what you think, folks! I’m curious to know what everyone thinks on this one.