With The First Pick
Fansided

Predicting the Vikings’ 53-man roster

By Nicholas Perlich

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 23: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings look to pass in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Minnesota Vikings won 27 - 9. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 23: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings look to pass in the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 23, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. Minnesota Vikings won 27 - 9. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 09: Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Saints of a preseason game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on August 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – AUGUST 09: Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts during the first half against the New Orleans Saints of a preseason game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on August 09, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Safeties

  • Harrison Smith
  • Anthony Harris
  • Jayron Kearse
  • Marcus Epps

Harrison Smith is an excellent leader and talent on the backend of the Vikings’ defense. Harris is a solid free safety to pair with Smith. Kearse is a hard-hitter who has become a Special Teams ace while providing good depth. Epps is a sixth-round pick who was a ballhawk in college and can also contribute on Special Teams.

Player to watch: Derron Smith

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