Minnesota Vikings: Top 30 draft picks in franchise history
By Dan Zinski
16. Matt Blair
Iowa St. product Matt Blair was taken by the Vikings with the 51st overall pick in the 1974 draft.
Matt played a part-time role his first two years but became a full-time starting linebacker in 1976 and was a mainstay of the Vikings’ defense until his retirement in 1985.
Blair made the Pro Bowl six times and was named All-Pro once, in 1980.
Matt finished his career with 16 interceptions and 20 fumble recoveries.