David Lee Palmer (born November 19, 1972) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and return specialist for seven seasons with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL).
Palmer was a member of the 1992 Alabama team that won a national championship, and he earned consensus All-American honors in 1993.
He was recruited to play wide receiver, but his athletic abilities permitted him to fill a variety of roles.
He often took snaps directly under center and ran to the right side of the line, making him one of the first "wildcat" quarterbacks.
Following his junior season, Palmer was recognized as a consensus first-team All-American and was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy, for which he finished third in the voting.