If Justin Jefferson hadn’t missed eight games and Kirk Cousins didn’t rupture his Achilles, there’s a good chance they would be among the leading vote-getters for the 2024 Pro Bowl Games. Alas, neither ranks in the top 10 of their respective positions, as of the latest vote tallies through Dec. 5. But there are eight Vikings ranking top 10 at their position, and here they are…
TE: T.J. Hockenson – 3rd
The loaded group of tight ends is led by Travis Kelce (Chiefs) and George Kittle (49ers), with Hockenson coming in third in voting. Coincidentally, the tight the Lions drafted to replace Hockenson, former Iowa standout Sam LaPorta, is fourth in voting.
OLB: Danielle Hunter – 4th
Hunter is fourth in voting among outside linebackers, trailing only T.J. Watt (Steelers), Micah Parsons (Cowboys) and Josh Allen (Jaguars).
C: Garrett Bradbury – 9th
At center, Bradbury is ninth in voting behind Jason Kelce (Eagles), Creed Humphrey (Chiefs), Tyler Linderbaum (Ravens), Frank Ragnow (Lions), Jake Brendel (49ers), Tyler Biadasz (Cowboys), Connor Williams (Dolphins) and Mitch Morse (Buffalo).
FS: Cam Bynum – 8th
Bynum ranks eighth among free safeties, trailing Geno Stone (Ravens), Jessie Bates (Falcons), Justin Simmons (Broncos), Tyrann Mathieu (Saints), Andre Cisco (Jaguars), Jevon Holland (Dolphins) and Micah Hyde (Bills).
SS: Josh Metellus Harrison Smith – 7th & 9th
Metellus and Smith both rank inside the top 10 among strong safeties, a position led in voting by Kyle Hamilton (Ravens), Reed Blankenship (Eagles), Derwin James (Chargers), Justin Reid (Chiefs) and Grant Delpit (Browns).
FB: C.J. Ham – 7th
Ham has been a stud fullback for the Vikings but somehow there are six other fullbacks ahead of him in voting, including Kyle Juszcyk (49ers), Alec Ingold (Dolphins), Patrick Ricard (Ravens), Keith Smith (Falcons), Khari Blasingame (Bears) and Andrew Beck (Texans).
LS: Andrew DePaola – 1st
DePaola, who was named an All-Pro as a long snapper in 2022, sits atop the vote for the Pro Bowl Games.
Positions the Vikings have no players inside the top 10 are cornerback, defensive end, guard, tackle, inside linebacker, defensive tackle, kicker, running back, wide receiver, punter, quarterback, special team player, and return specialist,
