Vikings long snapper Cullen Loeffler was named Wednesday to USA Football's 26-man All-Fundamentals Team, an honor given to award NFL players who are fundamentally sound, show great character on the field and are actively involved in community outreach.

And just to give you an idea of the company Loeffler is in, other honorees this year include Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Texans running back Arian Foster, 49ers linebacker Patrick Willis and Bears return specialist Devin Hester. Past Vikings who have made the team since its inception in 2009 are guard Steve Hutchinson (2009) and cornerback Antoine Winfield (2010). Loeffler suffered a fractured sacrum against Atlanta in Week 12 and was put on injured reserve immediately after. Prior to that, he had started 123 consecutive regular season games for the Vikings. In addition to a shiny silver All-Fundamentals Team helmet, Loeffler will also receive a $1,500 grant which he said he plans to donate to his high school, Tom Moore High School in central Texas. Loeffler said he hopes to become more active with the school in hopes of getting better equipment and enhancing the experience for the players there. Here's the official list of All-Fundamentals honorees … NAME POS. TEAM FUNDAMENTAL SKILL Aaron Rodgers QB Green Bay Packers Throwing mechanics Arian Foster RB Houston Texans Following blocks/ball security Michael Robinson FB Seattle Seahawks Run blocking Eric Decker WR Denver Broncos Catching with hands Donald Driver WR Green Bay Packers Catching with hands Heath Miller TE Pittsburgh Steelers Run blocking/catching Nick Mangold C New York Jets Run blocking/combo block David Diehl G New York Giants Run blocking Carl Nicks G New Orleans Saints Run blocking/drive block Jordan Gross T Carolina Panthers Run blocking/combo block Joe Thomas T Cleveland Browns Pass blocking footwork 2011 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team – Defense: NAME POS. TEAM FUNDAMENTAL SKILL Tamba Hali DE Kansas City Chiefs Pass rush Julius Peppers DE Chicago Bears Defeating a block Haloti Ngata DT Baltimore Ravens Defeating a block/arm over rush Justin Smith DT San Francisco 49ers Defeating a block/bull rush Sean Lee LB Dallas Cowboys Tackling Patrick Willis LB San Francisco 49ers Defeating a block/tackling NaVorro Bowman LB San Francisco 49ers Gaining ground downhill/tackling Brent Grimes CB Atlanta Falcons Pass coverage Charles Woodson CB Green Bay Packers Playing the ball Malcolm Jenkins S New Orleans Saints Breaking up the pass Eric Weddle S San Diego Chargers Footwork in coverage 2011 USA Football All-Fundamentals Team – Special Teams: NAME POS. TEAM FUNDAMENTAL SKILL Devin Hester KR-PR Chicago Bears Kick catching/returning Cullen Loeffler LS Minnesota Vikings Long snapping mechanics Josh Scobee K Jacksonville Jaguars Kicking mechanics Shane Lechler P Oakland Raiders Punting mechanics