NFL draft: The Minnesota Vikings have selected at 42 three times

The Minnesota Vikings have selected at the 42nd overall pick in the NFL draft three times throughout their history. The first selection was Jeff Hansen in 1966, who played for the Vikings for two seasons before moving on to other teams. The second pick was Orlando Thomas in 1995, who had a successful career as a safety for the Vikings before retiring in 2001. Unfortunately, Thomas passed away in 2014. The most recent pick at 42nd overall was Booth in 2022, who was initially projected as a top-15 selection but dropped due to injuries. Booth has had a mixed performance so far, but there is still potential for him to improve.