Professional Biography

Is one of the most decorated defensive players in recent Vikings history…His 3 Pro Bowls rank behind only Alan Page (9) and John Randle (8) by Vikings DTs…Has posted 34.0 sacks in his 5 years with the Vikings…Named a 1st-Team Associated Press All-Pro in 2007, 2006 and 2004, leading all DTs in the voting in 2004…Named an NFC starter in the Pro Bowl following the 2007, 2006 and 2004 seasons…Joined in the Pro Bowl by teammate Pat Williams in 2006 and 2007, only the 2nd time in Vikings history a pair of DTs has gone to consecutive Pro Bowls, joining Page and Gary Larsen in 1969 and 1970...Key part of Vikings #1-ranked NFL rushing defense in 2006 and 2007…Led NFL DTs in sacks in 2004, notching team-high 11.5…Became only the 2nd Vikings rookie defender to start all 16 games, joining CB Dewayne Washington…Led the Vikings with 10.5 sacks, ranking behind only Baltimore’s Terrell Suggs among rookies…Consensus All- Rookie honoree…Selected with the 9th overall pick in the 2003 NFL Draft...Vikings’ highest draft choice on defense since Chris Doleman was selected with the #4 pick in 1985…Was the 3rd defensive lineman drafted in 2003.