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FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. takes part in an NFL football team training camp in Eagan, Minn. The Vikings have thrust their second-round draft pick into their tight end-heavy offense, carefully evaluating Irv Smith Jr. in training camp to see what he'll be capable of handling during a rookie season that always comes with a steep learning curve.(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)

Immersing Irv: Vikings have big plans for rookie tight end

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Vikings first-round draft pick Garrett Bradbury attends an NFL football news conference in Eagan, Minn., Friday, April 26, 2019. (Renee Jones Schneider/Star Tribune via AP)

Vikings take Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. in 2nd round

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 17, 2018, file photo, Citadel quarterback Brandon Rainey (16) is stopped by Alabama defensive lineman Quinnen Williams (92) as he tries to carry the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Williams is a contender to be the first overall NFL draft pick, held by the Arizona Cardinals. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

4 Alabama players announce they are declaring for NFL draft

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) hits Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) in the helmet during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, in Atlanta. Irv Smith Jr. was determined to be a wide receiver in high school. Never mind that he’s the son and nephew of former NFL tight ends and is built for that position, too. He caved to the reality his junior year at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans and moved to the family’s favored position fulltime. Now, he has become a dangerous option for the Crimson Tide as both a pass catcher and blocker heading into Monday night’s national championship game against Clemson in Santa Clara, California.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Bama’s Irv Smith Jr. follows family path of star tight ends

By JOHN ZENOR - Associated Press