Vikings safety Harrison Smith always tried to prove his general manager Rick Spieman right for drafting him as high as he did, and now he wants to prove Spielman right once again after making Smith the highest paid safety in the NFL.
In 2012, the Minnesota Vikings traded back into the first round of the draft to select safety Harrison Smith. Some analysts thought that it was a bit of a reach, but the team’s general manager, Rick Spielman, felt confident selecting him. Now, Smith has become one of the NFL’s top young safeties and a focal point in Mike Zimmer’s defense.