Ranking the 10 greatest Minnesota Vikings of all time

4. Randy Moss, WR (1998-2004, 2010)

One of the best to wear purple and gold, Moss was selected as the 21st overall pick in 1998 by the Vikings and played in Minnesota through 2004, returning once more in 2010. Moss ranks second in NFL history with 156 receiving touchdowns and third with 15,292 receiving yards. He ranks second in Vikings history – only trailing Cris Carter – with 587 receptions, 9,316 yards and 92 touchdowns. Moss was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2018. 

Any other player with Moss's IQ and ability to make correct adjustments would be a defining strength. Moss it's just another thing he does.

Randy Moss is a lab-crossing of Calvin Johnson's ridiculous athleticism and someone like Desean Jackson's ability to get deep. Moss was… pic.twitter.com/qNJhrYYar1

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