Casual NFL fans are shocked when they realize that Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith is the third highest paid safety in the NFL. Avid NFL and Vikings fans will tell you that “Harry the Hitman” is worth every single penny.
Harrison Smith recently appeared on the list of the highest paid safeties in the NFL, raising the eyebrows of casual fans who may not be familiar with his name. Here is that list as shared by the NFL on Twitter:
2012 Season
Harrison Smith was overlooked by many teams in the 2012 NFL draft before he was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 29th pick of the draft.