Which quarterback did the Vikings pick in the 2014 draft?

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The Vikings picked quarterback Teddy Bridgewater in the 2014 NFL draft.

Minnesota selected Bridgewater 32nd overall in the first round, using a pick acquired from the Seattle Seahawks. He had starred at the University of Louisville, where he led the Cardinals to a Sugar Bowl victory over Florida and established himself as one of the draft's most polished quarterbacks.

Bridgewater joined a Vikings roster that also featured veteran quarterback Matt Cassel and Christian Ponder. He became the team's starter during his rookie season and won the 2014 Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year award. In 2015, he helped Minnesota win the NFC North and earned a Pro Bowl selection.

A common mix-up is confusing Bridgewater with Anthony Barr, whom Minnesota also selected in the first round. Barr was the ninth overall pick and a linebacker; Bridgewater was the 32nd pick and the quarterback referenced here.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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