Minnesota Vikings: Top 30 draft picks in franchise history
By Dan Zinski
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26. Fred McNeill
The late Fred McNeill was the no. 17 overall draft pick of the Vikings in 1974.
The former UCLA star played 11 years at linebacker for the Vikings, appearing in 13 postseason games including two Super Bowls.
After his career McNeill battled dementia. He passed away in November at the age of 63.