Minnesota Vikings: Top 30 draft picks in franchise history

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7. Henry Thomas

Henry Thomas was a relatively unheralded player coming out of LSU jn 1987 when the Vikings drafted him 72nd overall.

Over the next eight years, Thomas would establish a reputation as one of the best defensive linemen in the NFL.

With his teammates Keith Millard and Chris Doleman and later John Randle, Thomas would help revive the great defensive line tradition in Minnesota.

Thomas finished his career with two Pro Bowl selections and 93 1/2 sacks.

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