5 best Minnesota Vikings running backs of the 21st century

Since the year 2001, the Minnesota Vikings have seen several talented running backs on their roster. Here are the five best to suit up in the 21st century!

The Minnesota Vikings have seen numerous talented players on their rosters over the course of franchise history. While those brilliant players spanned multiple positions for the franchise, one place that never lacked was the running backs.

Consistently looking for players to lead the charge on the ground, Minnesota was never afraid to spend a top draft pick on a ball carrier or spend money in free agency to the guys they really wanted.

Their persistence continued in the 21st century when some of the most skilled running backs to ever play for the franchise showed off their skills and helped to add a big threat to the Vikings offense.

Let’s take a look at the five best running backs to play for the Minnesota Vikings since the 2001 season starting with a player who is often overlooked for how much he contributed to his team!