Irv Smith Jr. came off the board for the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 50 overall pick in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft, filling another major need on the offensive side of the ball and an athletic playmaker over the middle of the field. That said, it seems to have created a situation where Kyle Rudolph may now be on the block with Smith being the future of the position in the Twin Cities.

"Smith (6-foot-2, 242 lbs) does not possess the height that some of his counterparts do. However, he does have similar skillsets. Smith was lined up all over the field for the Crimson Tide," 247Sports' Josh Edwards wrote about the prospect. "He is not as fast as Noah Fant but he is a better blocker. He blocks with good leverage. He does have some issues with allowing the ball to get too far into his body, which leads to drops. He also had an issue fumbling the ball. The tight end shows soft hands and the knowledge of sitting in the soft spot of the opponent's zone."

Here are some of the initial reactions to Smith being the latest member of the Vikings.