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Irv Smith Jr. out of Alabama with their 2nd round Irv Smith black jersey , 50th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.They had the opportunity to trade down with this pick, per..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Vikings 2018 SeasonVikings 2019 OffseasonU.S. Bank StadiumMinnesota Vikings PodcastsMinnesota Vikings 2019 NFL DraftBreaking Down Irv Smith Jr.New,78commentsCDTShareTweetShareShareBreaking Down Irv Smith Jr.Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY SportsThe Vikings selected 20 year-old tight-end Irv Smith Jr. out of Alabama with their 2nd round, 50th overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.They had the opportunity to trade down with this pick, per Rick Spielman, but decided Smith was worth making their pick then and there.So let’s take a look at what Smith brings to the Vikings’ table.Versatile Tight-End With Complete Skill SetIrv Smith Jr. MeasurablesIrv Smith brings a full complement of desired skills at the tight end position to the Vikings.He’s a legitimate receiving threat with good speed for a tight end, with after the catch ability as well.He’s also a good blocker, both run and pass.But where he differs some from the prototypical tight end is his build.He’s a smaller tight-end, going about 242 lbs. Irv Smith Jersey Mens , and is only about 6’2 3/8”. He lined up in 11 different spots at Alabama, and is more of an H-back in this way - and a good compliment to the other tight ends on the Vikings roster.Overall, apart from his 40 time, Smith didn’t test all that well in agility drills.But the surprising thing is you don’t see that show up on tape very much at all.He may not always have tremendous burst to begin his routes, but he’s not the lumbering type of tight-end you often see - his routes are crisp, speedy, and he seems very fluid and with good balance.As a receiver, Smith’s production efficiency at Alabama compares favorably to both Iowa tight ends Fant and Hockenson.His catch rate percentage, yards per route run Irv Smith Jersey nfl draft , and average yards per target were all better, per Pro Football Focus (PFF).In fact, Smith’s yards per route run was tied for best in this year’s tight end class.And last season, Smith was money when targeted.His passer rating when targeted was a whopping 157.7 - best in this year’s TE draft class.Also, for a move or receiving tight-end, Smith grades pretty well.He's down the list overall among tight ends in this draft class, but this includes all the blocking tight ends as well.He has the skill set and promise to improve in this area as well - both pass and run blocking - and most scouting reports commend his blocking ability.Smith is still green in terms of overall experience, which shows up in run-blocking and route-running, but he has plenty of talent and is likely to get much better in both areas. He has combination tight end talent but really flashes as a move blocker at fullback or wingback spots. His buildup speed sets him apart as a big Everson Griffen Jersey , field-stretching option and once he gets rolling after the catch....Smith offers Pro Bowl potential as a well-rounded tight end prospect.- Lance ZierleinTremendous Scheme FitAs it stands now, Smith is very effective as a move or lead blocker from the fullback or wingback position - which is a little unusual in a receiving tight end.Alabama didn’t run a lot of outside zone plays, but you can see in the game films at the end of this piece that Smith is very effective as a blocker in a variety of situations, but particularly as a run blocker, whether a lead blocker or just handling his assignment in-line or from a wingback spot.A versatile tight-end like Irv Smith is an asset in any scheme, but his ability to lead block from the backfield while also being a legitimate receiving threat present real difficulties for a defense in Gary Kubiak’s scheme with Vikings personnel.It would not be a surprise to see the Vikings run a lot of double TE sets with Rudolph in-line and Irv Smith lined up as wing-back just off the line of scrimmage, with Dalvin Cook at tailback and Diggs and Thielen outside.With Smith equally adept as a blocker and receiver, the Vikings can run or pass, take advantage of match-up issues Anthony Barr Jersey , audible, and keep defenses off-balance by effectively disguising the play.At Alabama, Smith lined up in 11 different spots on offense, and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the Vikings use him in a similar way.Scouting ReportsHere are some summaries of scouting reports on Smith:Scouting FilmAfter Smith’s highlight reel showing off his receiving ability, there are several game tapes of Smith to give you a better idea of his complete skill set, along with how he was used at Alabama. Overall, I didn’t notice many miscues from Smith, apart from one drop and maybe a couple not so great - but not horrible - blocks.On the other hand, you see him make many key blocks consistently throughout the game films Mike Hughes Jersey , and generally do very well after the catch. The Vikings bumped Kevin Stefanski from interim offensive coordinator to the permanent job this offseason and they hired former Texans and Broncos head coach Gary Kubiak as an offensive advisor in a pair of moves that have led to a new offensive playbook than they were working with at this time last year.Quarterback Kirk Cousins‘ ability to grasp that offense and execute it at a high level will go a long way toward determining how successful the Vikings are going to be this season. He discussed that process on Tuesday and said the team is “learning football all over again” while borrowing an analogy to illustrate how he is making his way through the new playbook.“The same way you eat an elephant, one bite at a time,” Cousins said, via Chris Tomasson of the .Cousins did add that there are a lot of similarities to other offenses — Stefanski was obviously in Minnesota last week while Kubiak and Cousins each have a history with Mike and Kyle Shanahan — he’s been in during his career. He expects that will help speed up the transition and everyone in Minnesota would love to see the offense at full speed as soon as possible.

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