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5 rookie TEs who can contribute to your fantasy football team

By Bryan Perez

LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 24: Tight end Noah Fant #87 of the Iowa Hawkeyes signals against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images)
LINCOLN, NE - NOVEMBER 24: Tight end Noah Fant #87 of the Iowa Hawkeyes signals against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Memorial Stadium on November 24, 2017 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 18: Irv Smith Jr. #82 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after scoring a touchdown against Malique Fleming #5 of the Mercer Bears at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 18: Irv Smith Jr. #82 of the Alabama Crimson Tide reacts after scoring a touchdown against Malique Fleming #5 of the Mercer Bears at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Irv Smith (Vikings)

Smith reminds me of Delanie Walker (Titans) and like Walker, may be stuck behind a veteran (Kyle Rudolph) to start his career. But once Smith gets his opportunity to make plays, it will become abundantly clear that he’s the best option in the passing game for the Vikings.

Smith isn’t the biggest or the fastest offensive weapon, but he has a knack for getting open and is a strong runner in the open field. He’s probably a better dynasty play at this point; stash him on your roster and enjoy the returns in 2020 and beyond.

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