The Minnesota Vikings entered Day 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft having taken care of some major needs in Rounds 2-3 but still looking to add depth and competition to their roster in the later rounds.
After using their first Day 3 pick on an offensive lineman to add talent to a group that was lacking during the 2018 NFL season, focus shifted to the team’s pick in Round 5 where nearly any position could be selected.
With their fifth round pick, the Minnesota Vikings selected linebacker Cameron Smith out of USC after trading down with the New England Patriots.