Irv Smith Jr. NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report for Minnesota Vikings' Pick

STRENGTHS

—Versatile offensive weapon who can play tight end or fullback.

—Athletic mover who has light feet, good overall body agility and is fast enough to pull away from defenders in a route tree that was highly developed at Alabama.

—Routes are clean and well-defined; strong at the top of his route and has clean breaks and cuts when working away from defenders.

—Can't be covered by most linebackers due to his combination of route running, speed and strength.

—Willing, able blocker in the run game who is at his best when getting the angle on a defender and using his quickness to neutralize them.

WEAKNESSES

—Undersized at 6'2", 242 pounds with 31½" arms and 9½" hands.

—Combine testing was below-average in the three-cone drill (7.32 seconds), vertical jump (32½") and broad jump (110").

—Raw player who needs time to develop physically to add strength and must develop better route awareness and blocking instincts.

—Lets the ball into his frame too often and can juggle or bobble passes before bringing them in.

Irv Smith Jr. NFL Draft 2019: Scouting Report, Grade for Vikings Rookie

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OVERALL

Irv Smith Jr. is a fun tight end prospect who will be a pet toy for innovative offensive minds. He can line up in a variety of roles and be an impact blocker or receiver no matter the situation. Teams that run a two-tight end set might like his skill set the best.

GRADE: 6.75 (ROUND 2 - ROOKIE IMPACT/FUTURE STARTER)

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