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VIDEO: Former Alabama TE Irv Smith Jr. Makes First NFL TD Catch With Vikings

By Scott Rogust

Minnesota Vikings rookie Irv Smith Jr records first NFL touchdown on Sunday against Seahawks.
Minnesota Vikings rookie Irv Smith Jr records first NFL touchdown on Sunday against Seahawks. /

Tight end Irv Smith Jr. had plenty of memories during his collegiate tenure with the Alabama Crimson Tide. But now, the rookie for the Minnesota Vikings got a jumpstart to his NFL success. While facing the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, the Vikings found themselves down 10-3 with a little over a minute remaining in the first half. Only three yards away from the end zone, quarterback Sean Mannion found a wide open Smith for the touchdown.

The Vikings took Smith in the second round for reasons like this, and he's already got his first NFL score in just his second game.