He’s the highest drafted rookie of 2019 to sign a contract.
For former University of Alabama tight end Irv Smith, Jr., he put pen to paper on Thursday in finalizing his four-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings. News came from Adam Schefter of ESPN and per Spotrac, Smith’s deal is worth $5.78 million ($2.98 million guaranteed) with a $2.23 million signing bonus.
Vikings’ rookie TE Irv Smith has reached agreement and is signing with Minnesota today, per @_sportstrust. Smith now becomes the highest-drafted 2019 rookie to sign.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 2, 2019
The 6-foot-2, 242-pounder turned in a contribution last season that went a long way into quarterback Tua Tagovailoa being recognized as an All-American and Heisman finalist.