We have heard and seen the name Irv Smith in the National Football League before. In seven NFL seasons, Irv Smith Sr., the father of former Alabama Crimson Tide star tight end, Irv Smith Jr., had 183 catches, 1788 yards, and 15 touchdowns. This was in an era before passing dominated the league, back when the running game reigned king.
Now, the NFL sees multiple 4,000 yard passers each season. And with Smith Jr. being drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft to the Minnesota Vikings, expectations are high for this rookie. Can Smith Jr. have a bigger impact than Alabama’s other former elite tight end, O.