Several Vikings honored on PFF's best players list since 2006
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 3:25 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Pro Football Focus has named several former Minnesota Vikings among the best NFL players of the last 20 years. Adrian Peterson is highlighted as RB2, with commentary on his performance compared to Derrick Henry. Harrison Smith is recognized as a first-team safety, sharing accolades with Eric Weddle, and surpassing Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu. This recognition comes as PFF celebrates its 20th season of grading NFL players.
- •Adrian Peterson is ranked as RB2 behind Derrick Henry.
- •Harrison Smith earns first-team safety honors alongside Eric Weddle.
- •Smith and Weddle outpace Hall of Famers Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu.
- •PFF celebrates 20 years of grading NFL players.
- •Peterson and Smith received notable commentary on their playing styles.
- 3:25 PMYahoo Sports — Several Vikings named on PFF's list of best players since 2006
"PFF looked back at the best players of the last 20 years and several Vikings were present on it.
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