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Vikings Day 2 selections: A closer look

April 27, 2019 at 6:09AM

This 2017 photo provided by the Univ. of Alabama shows Irv Smith Jr. Smith is a prospect in the 2019 NFL Draft. (Shelby Akin/University of Alabama Athletics via AP) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Day 2 Selections

50. Irv Smith Jr

TE, 6-2, 242, Alabama

• Smith is the son of former Saints tight end Irv Smith Sr., who was New Orleans' 1993 first-round pick, and the nephew of former NFLer Ed Smith.

• The 20-year-old set the Crimson Tide's single-season record for tight ends with seven touchdowns in 2018.

• A native of New Orleans, he played three years at Alabama, winning a national title following the 2017 season and declaring for the draft after his junior year.

• He was second -team all-SEC last season, when he had 44 receptions for 710 yards.

102. Alexander Mattison

RB, 5-11, 220, Boise State

• Ran a 4.67 40-yard dash at the NFL combine and projects as a power runner to complement starter Dalvin Cook.

• Had 1,415 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns in 13 games as a junior in 2018.

• Played regularly as a true freshman in 2016, and had 1,086 yards as a sophomore.

• A native of San Bernardino, Calif., where he was an outstanding wrestler in high school.

Boise State running back Alexander Mattison runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) ORG XMIT: INMC10 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)