19. Harrison Smith

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As of this writing, Harrison Smith has played all 13 of his seasons in the National Football League, with five straight (2015-19), and a sixth (2021) seeing him go to the Pro Bowl.

The Safety won the starting job as a rookie in 2012, and he has patrolled the secondary in that capacity ever since.  Smith was a First Team All-Pro in 2017 and a Second Team All-Pro in 2018, and he was the unquestioned leader of the Vikings' Defensive Backs.  Smith was not as effective in 2020, but bounced back in 2021 to claim his sixth Pro Bowl. When it is all said and done, Smith won't be remembered as the best DB in franchise history, but he will be among the higher tier of the position.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Free Safety
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 29th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/26/12.
  • Games Played: 192
  • Notable Statistics:

    191 Games Started
    37 Interceptions
    498 Interception Return Yards
    4 Interception Return Touchdowns
    9 Forced Fumbles
    8 Fumble Recoveries
    20.5 Quarterback Sacks
    1,126 Combined Tackles
    822 Solo Tackles
    304 Assisted Tackles
    48 Tackles for Loss
    43 Quarterback Hits
    91 Approximate Value

    8 Playoff Games
    1.0 Quarterback Sack
    55 Combined Tackles
    39 Solo Tackles
    16 Assisted Tackles
    4 Tackles for Loss
    2 Quarterback Hits
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (2017)
    Second Team All-Pro (2018)
    Pro Bowl (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2021)
    All-Rookie (2012)
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