Seven-Time All-Pro
Carl Eller
Seven-Time All-Pro
Carl Eller
Carl Eller, nicknamed "Moose", a former defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings, is a legendary figure in NFL history, renowned for his relentless pursuit of quarterbacks and dominant presence on the defensive line. Drafted by the Vikings in 1964, Eller became a key member of the famed "Purple People Eaters" defense, which terrorized offenses throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. With his exceptional strength, speed, and tenacity, Eller earned six Pro Bowl selections and five First-Team All-Pro honors over his illustrious career. He played a pivotal role in helping the Vikings reach four Super Bowls and secure numerous division titles. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, Carl Eller's legacy as one of the most formidable defensive players in NFL history is firmly cemented, leaving an enduring impact on the game and the Vikings franchise.
Carl Eller, nicknamed "Moose", a former defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings, is a legendary figure in NFL history, renowned for his relentless pursuit of quarterbacks and dominant presence on the defensive line. Drafted by the Vikings in 1964, Eller became a key member of the famed "Purple People Eaters" defense, which terrorized offenses throughout the late 1960s and 1970s. With his exceptional strength, speed, and tenacity, Eller earned six Pro Bowl selections and five First-Team All-Pro honors over his illustrious career. He played a pivotal role in helping the Vikings reach four Super Bowls and secure numerous division titles. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, Carl Eller's legacy as one of the most formidable defensive players in NFL history is firmly cemented, leaving an enduring impact on the game and the Vikings franchise.
Minneota Vikings
1964-1978
Seattle Seahawks
1979
Career Highlights
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (2004)
- College Football Hall of Fame (2006)
- NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1971)
- 5× First-team All-Pro (1968–1971, 1973)
- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1967, 1972)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1968–1971, 1973, 1974)
- NFL sacks leader (1969)
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
- 50 Greatest Vikings
- Minnesota Vikings 25th Anniversary Team
- Minnesota Vikings 40th Anniversary Team
- Consensus All-American (1963)
- First-team All-Big Ten (1963)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (1962)
- Rose Bowl champion (1961)
23
Career Fumble Recoveries
133.5
Career Sacks
2
Career Safeties
1
Career Touchdown & Interception