Irv Smith Jr.

He might be one of the most athletic tight ends I've watched. It's not often you see a tight end run routes the way he does, though it does help that he's about 10-15 pounds less than a traditional weight for a tight end his height. Can be lined up all over the field (in the backfield, at fullback, in-line, out-wide, etc.) which will appeal to creative offensive coordinators. Despite his lack in weight, he's not a bad blocker, either. He has to fit a certain role in an offense, as he's not going to be a traditional tight end.

Irv Smith Jr goes for 29 yards in win

Irv Smith Jr caught both of his targets for 29 yards in the Vikings’ 38-20 win over the Eagles on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

The rookie hasn’t had much of a role in the offense this season, and that’s unlikely to change as the season goes on. He can be avoided in most league sizes.