Pro Bowl Voting is underway and seven Minnesota Vikings are among the top 10 vote-getters at their position. The Pro Bowl is a great way to honor the stars of the league, and the Minnesota Vikings have been well-represented so far in the polls. However, there are still some dark horses in the running that are deserving of recognition. Let’s take a look at three potential surprise Pro Bowl selections out of the Minnesota Vikings roster.
One of the most obvious dark horse picks is cornerback Xavier Rhodes. Rhodes is a big-play maker who has been a consistent presence in the secondary for the Vikings since he came on board. He leads the team in interceptions, and is also among the top 10 players in the league in passes defended and total tackles. On top of that, he’s a physical presence that can line up against the opponent’s top receiver and still come out on top. The Pro Bowl would be a great way to recognize Rhodes’s contributions to the Vikings.
Another rookie that could surprise everyone and get to the Pro Bowl is defensive end Danielle Hunter. Hunter had a historic season for a rookie, leading all rookies with 12.5 sacks and 24 tackles for a loss. He also added three forced fumbles this season, and it’s no surprise that he is already one of the top pass rushers in the league. The Pro Bowl would be a great way for Hunter to be recognized for his dominant rookie season.
Finally, a third dark horse candidate is tight end Kyle Rudolph. Rudolph is among the top tight ends in the league with 800 yards and seven touchdowns. He has also been a consistent and reliable target for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater all season long. Rudolph has also been a leader in the locker room, and his presence would be a great way to honor a player whose work goes beyond the field.
These three dark horses could be huge surprises if they make the cut for the Pro Bowl. All three of these players have made an impact on the field and are deserving of consideration. If they do make it, they’ll be joining seven other Vikings players who are already among the top 10 at their respective positions. The Pro Bowl is an honor that recognizes the best players in the league, and these three dark horses could be the next part of the Minnesota Vikings’ Pro Bowl contingent.
