Vikings met with perfect Harrison Smith replacement at NFL Combine

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith | Brad Rempel-Imagn ImagesMinnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith will go down as one of the best defensive players in franchise history, but with retirement right around the corner, the team must find another option for the future.

Many mock drafts have the Vikings looking at a secondary player in the first round. One of those popular predictions appears to be now almost a reality for the Vikings' selection.

While at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman confirmed with reporters on Thursday that he met with the Vikings. No details were shared on how the meeting went, but it does give confirmation that Minnesota is targeting…