That was running back Tommy Mason out of Tulane University.
The Vikings first ever draft pick was running back Tommy Mason from Tulane University.
In 2006, the Minnesota Vikings first round draft pick was linebacker Chad Greenway.
Running back Adrian Peterson out of the University of Oklahoma.
1961: 1.Walt Bellamy, College Indiana, NBA Team Chicago
a third round draft pick
vikings all ready did in round on pick 22
The Dallas Cowboys' first-ever draft pick was TCU defensive tackle Bob Lilly in 1961. The team's latest No. 1 selection was wide receiver Dez Bryant of Oklahoma State in 2010.
That has occurred once and both players were from the University of Southern California. In 1968, offensive tackle Ron Yary was selected by the Minnesota Vikings as the first pick of the draft. In 1969, running back O.J. Simpson was selected by the Buffalo Bills as the first pick of the draft.
Adrian Peterson was the 1st round draft choice of the Minnesota Vikings and the 7th pick overall in the 2007 NFL draft.
Peyton Manning was the first pick.
DT Chris Hovan from Boston College.Hovan played 5 seasons with the Vikings (2000-2004) before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers where he plays currently (2009).
9th pick in the first round