10 most valuable Vikings draft picks of last decade

See the 10 most valuable Vikings draft picks of the last decade, determined by Pro Football Reference’s Career Approximate Value.

WR Stefon Diggs, fifth round, 2015

While Diggs may be a complicated figure among Vikings fans, he will also be remembered for his effectiveness in route running and overall receiving ability.

He was decent almost right away for the Vikings. He tallied 720 yards as a rookie — not eye-popping numbers, but not bad, either. The next season he had 903 yards and 849 after that.

These past two seasons, Diggs has tallied at least 1,000 receiving yards and six or more touchdown receptions.

Asked about his frustrations with Minnesota’s offense after a 2019 loss to the Bears and whether he wanted to be traded, Diggs said “there’s truth to all rumors,” per NFL.com.

He also fired off some cryptic tweets before the Vikings traded him this offseason. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Diggs ambiguously tweeting actually triggered the trade.

Despite that, he shined for the Vikings, and fans will always have the Minneapolis Miracle.

Career Approximate Value: 40