Epps And Smith Signed
MARCUS EPPSDB, MINNESOTA VIKINGSVikings signed sixth-round S Marcus Epps to a four-year, $2.688 million contract.A former walk-on — he was a finalist for the 2018 Burlsworth Trophy, which is awarded annually to the nation's top walk-on — Epps (6'0/197) had a productive four-year amateur career for Wyoming, totaling 324 tackles and nine interceptions over 50 career games for the Cowboys. A lightly-regarded prospect, Epps enters the NFL without much of a scouring report.
SOURCE: Chris Tomasson on TwitterMay 2, 2019, 4:10 PM ET
IRV SMITHTE, MINNESOTA VIKINGS
Vikings signed second-round TE Irv Smith to a four-year, $5.798 million contract.The No. 50 overall pick, Smith is the highest selection thus far to sign his rookie deal. A 'Bama product, Smith averaged 16.1 yards per catch as a 2018 junior, also generating a 157.7 passer rating when targeted to lead all SEC tight ends. Although Smith’s 4.63 forty impressed in Indy, his sluggish three-cone time (7.32) aligned with his college tape, where Smith showed limited agility and post-catch shake. Smith, who doesn't turn 21 until August, does have youth on his side. Smith was drafted to replace Kyle Rudolph, perhaps as early as this season, though tight end is an infamously difficult pro transition for rookies.
SOURCE: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Chris Tomasson@christomassonSource says #Vikings sixth-round pick Oli Udoh has agreed to a four-year, $2.687 million contract. He gets a signing bonus of $167,600 and will count $536,900 against the cap in 2019.
Chris Tomasson@christomassonIt sounds like fifth-round pick Cameron Smith, a linebacker from USC, is also likely to join the parade of #Vikings draft signings before the start of rookie minicamp on Friday.
Chris Tomasson@christomasson#Vikings signee, fourth-round guard Dru Samia, gets a four-year $3.259 million contract with a signing bonus of $739,940. His cap number for 2019 will be $679,985.
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Chris Tomasson@christomasson#Vikings sign eight draft picks on the eve of rookie minicamp. All but Garrett Bradbury, Armon Watts, Kris Boyd and Austin Cutting. This story will be updated later tonight. https://www.twincities.com/2019/05/02/vikings-sign-eight-draft-picks-including-second-rounder-irv-smith/ …
I dont remember rookies getting signed this quickly in the past.
maybe someone told them there's only so many seats at the dance---get in line early or watch it from the stands.
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