The Vikings had two first-round draft picks in 2012. One of them is under contract.
Jeremy Fowler of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports that the Vikings have agreed to terms with former Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith.
The Vikings traded back into round one to land Smith with the 29th pick in the draft. They sent the 35th overall pick (round two) and the 98th selection (round four) to the Ravens in exchange for the six-spot move.
The team’s coaching staff “fell in love” with Smith at the Senior Bowl, and he could start Week One with former Irish teammate Robert Blanton, a fifth-round pick in 2012.
Smith is the 12th first-round pick to sign. Which means (abacus engaged) 20 of them aren’t signed.