The Minnesota Vikings are a franchise that has always been known for their strength on the defensive line. From the Purple People Eaters to the Williams Wall, the excellent play at that spot has always been encouraging. Nicknames like those don’t get attached to under-performing or disappointing units.
But when you look past the units, the individual parts of the defensive line have also been fantastic. There have been many great players who lined up on the line of scrimmage for the Minnesota Vikings, but recently the folks over at 24/7 Sports ranked their top 5 players to ever play on the team’s defensive line.