Star Tribune · Apr 27, 2019
Vikings take Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. in second round
The Vikings plucked tight end Irv Smith Jr. in the second round of the NFL draft Friday night.
A standout at Alabama, Smith was taken with the 50th overall selection. He is the son of former Saints tight end Irv Smith Sr., who was New Orleans’ 1993 first round pick.
Smith Jr. set the Crimson Tide’s single season record for tight ends with seven touchdowns in 2018.
The Vikings have another pick Friday night, 81st overall in the third round.
Their Saturday picks are No. 114 (fourth round), No. 178 (sixth round), No. 2009 (sixth round), No. 247 (seventh round) and No. 250 (seventh round).
The fourth round begins at 1 p.m. Saturday in Nashville.
