The Vikings Ring of Honor is essentially a hall of fame exclusively for members of the team.
There are hall of famers like Fran Tarkenton in the Ring of Honor, but some of the players who make the ring don’t necessarily make the hall of fame in Canton, Ohio.
There are plenty of players on the Vikings’ defense who are off to strong starts in their careers, and if they keep up the good work, they could end up in the Ring of Honor one day.
Here are three Vikings from the defense who are most likely to eventually make it:
Safety Harrison Smith
A first-round draft pick by the Vikings in 2012, Smith has proven to be one of the top safeties in the NFL.
He has made the Pro Bowl every season since 2015. Smith has 23 career interceptions, and he’s also active in providing pressure when he blitzes. His versatility on defense, and talent in pass coverage has made him a staple of Mike Zimmer’s defense. Here’s to more years where he does the same.