Irv Smith (I love this)

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https://www.instagram.com/vikings/p/BwvV...v9fc6ojdiy

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Hope he brings his dad with him!

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He's only 20 years old. He's going to get better, his upside is really big. He'll get bigger, too. Excellent blocker. Can create mismatches with his speed. A little raw right now, but I like this pick a ton. A Ben Watson type?

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Steve Jordans kid goes to the Saints
Irv Smiths kid goes to the Vikings

Nepotism knows no boundaries...

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Some sweet highlights....

https://vikingswire.usatoday.com/2019/04...ery-happy/

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Remember that time when Rudy broke a defender's ankles?

Yeah, me either. Watched Bama quite a bit...Smith was a great get here...he could have easily gone 20 picks higher...

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I expected him to go 1st round since it’s so difficult to find TE’s as dynamic as him. Couldn’t believe our luck. WAIT till this kid starts learning routes from Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs! Linebackers and likely a number of safeties are going to have their hands full with Irv!

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It's funny how many people are excited for this pick when I don't think I heard his name mentioned pre draft.

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@JimmyinSD said:
It's funny how many people are excited for this pick when I don't think I heard his name mentioned pre draft.

He was a 2nd round projection pre-Draft. I think Viking Nation ignored him because he's not 6'6". 

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@StickyBun said:
He's only 20 years old. He's going to get better, his upside is really big. He'll get bigger, too. Excellent blocker. Can create mismatches with his speed. A little raw right now, but I like this pick a ton. A Ben Watson type?

I don't know if I agree with him being raw. Can he improve? Obviously yes. But he is a smooth route runner with good hands. And honestly he plays faster than his 40 time which is solid for a TE.