History behind the Vikings' 2015 draft picks: No. 11 overall

Heading into the draft, we are giving the recent history at each of the Vikings' seven draft slots.

We conclude this series with pick No. 11, the first of the Vikings' seven selections. To say the 11^th pick is rich with historical greatness would be an understatement. Seven Hall of Famers have been selected 11^th overall. And there will be more to follow. The last 10 players to be picked 11^th overall have combined for 21 Pro Bowl appearances.

Before we look at the good, bad and ugly, here is a list of the last 10 players to go 11th overall:

2014: Taylor Lewan, T, Titans

2013: D.J. Fluker, T, Chargers

2012: Dontari Poe, DT, Chiefs

2011: J.J. Watt, DE, Texans

2009: Aaron Maybin, DE, Bills

2008: Leodis McKelvin, DB, Bills

2007: Patrick Willis, ILB, 49ers

2006: Jay Cutler, QB, Broncos

2005: DeMarcus Ware, OLB, Cowboys

The bad… "Bad" is a stretch for Cutler, but considering the strength of this group, the heightened expectations that come with quarterbacks and how little he did for the team that picked him, we'll put Cutler here. In 2004, Ben Roethlisberger was the 11^th overall pick. He has helped the Steelers win two Super Bowls. Two years later, Cutler was the 11^th overall pick. Denver traded him after he went 17-20 in his first three years.

The ugly… Easy. Maybin. He lasted only two years with Buffalo, two with the Jets and was finished. He had one career start, with Buffalo in 2010, and six sacks, all of which came with the Jets in 2011.

Having the Vikings ever picked 11th? Yes. Twice. They picked defensive end Derrick Alexander in 1995 and quarterback Daunte Culpepper in 1999. Alexander never made a Pro Bowl in five years. Culpepper played seven years with the Vikings, making three Pro Bowls.

Best 11^th pick in NFL history? Like we said, there are seven Hall of Famers and more that will reach the Hall once they're eligible. The Hall of Famers are receiver Michael Irvin (1988), receiver Fred Biletnikoff (1965), receiver Paul Warfield (1964), guard Billy Shaw (1961), defensive end Doug Atkins (1953), halfback Frank Gifford (1952) and defensive tackle Leo Nomellini (1950). If I had to pick, I'd go with Nomellini, the former Gophers standout. He was first-team All-Pro six times and made 10 Pro Bowls in a 14-year career with the 49ers.