The Minnesota Vikings have had a lot of success with late-round steals and undrafted free agents. Players like Adam Thielen, and John Randle are two of the biggest steals in Vikings history, but they weren't drafted so they won't be on this list.

Let's look at the five best draft steals in Vikings history.

Honorable Mention: Brad Johnson, Stefon Diggs, Brian Robison

Stefon Diggs was selected 146th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft, and he quickly became one of the best wide receivers in the league. Brian Robison was selected 102nd overall in the 2007 draft. He spent his entire career with the Vikings and was a problem for offensive lines. Brad Johnson was selected 227th overall, and although he didn't win a Super Bowl with the Vikings, he did win.

5. Everson Griffen (2010, 100th Overall)

If the 2010 draft was redone, Everson Griffen would have been a top 10 pick. There were some red flags heading into the draft with Griffen which caused him to fall.

Griffen was arrested twice after his rookie season with the Vikings but the team stuck by his side. His best season was with the Vikings when he racked up 13 sacks. After the 2019 season, Griffen had 74.5 sacks, nine forced fumbles, and six fumble recoveries.

4. Steve Jordan (1982, 179th Overall)

Steve Jordan is the best tight end to ever play for the Vikings. He was selected 179th overall in the 1982 NFL Draft. Jordan played 13 seasons with the Vikings, catching 498 passes for 6,307 yards and 12 touchdowns.

He was inducted into the Vikings Ring of Honor, and he changed the Vikings for good in the 1980s and early '90s.

3. Danielle Hunter (2015, 88th overall)

By the time Danielle Hunter retires, there is a chance he could be number one on the list. Many were scratching their head when the Vikings selected Hunter because he didn't have a whole lot of college production.

During the 2016 season, Hunter racked up 12.5 sacks in a limited run. During the 2018 and 2019 season, Hunter had 12.5 sacks.

Hunter is already one of the best defensive ends in football. If he stays healthy, he could end up in Canton.

2. Matt Birk (1998, 173rd Overall)

Matt Birk would be the number one draft steal on a lot of other teams lists. The center was selected 173rd overall in the 1998 draft and it didn't take him long to make an impact on the team. His first two years with the Vikings, he didn't make a start but was playing in most of the games.

From 2000-2008, Birk played in 16 games in all but two seasons. He missed the entire 2005 season with a hip injury. He was an anchor on the front line and will go down as one of the best offensive linemen in team history.

After leaving the Vikings, Birk went to the Baltimore Ravens and ended up winning the Super Bowl. In 2011 with the Ravens, he was named the Walter Peyton Man of the Year.

1. Scott Studwell (1977, 250th Overall)

Studwell was selected in the ninth round out of Illinois in the 1977 NFL Draft. When he was selected, not much was expected out of him, and it wouldn't have been shocking if he didn't even make it out of camp.

However, 14 years after being drafted, Studwell retired as the leading tackler in Vikings history. He was named to the Vikings Ring of Honor, and later to the 50 greatest Vikings in history.

After retiring, he stayed in the Vikings organization serving in various roles. When he retired from the team's front office, he was the Vikings’ Director of College Scouting.