Harrison Smith

Minnesota Vikings 29th pick

FS ·

Notre Dame · 2012–2025

209

Games

863

Solo Tackles

21.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Harrison Smith is a free safety out of Notre Dame, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 29th overall pick (round 1) in the 2012 NFL Draft. He has played 209 regular-season games since 2012, with the Minnesota Vikings. He was named to 6 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2012

Round

Round 1

Pick

29th overall

Team

Minnesota Vikings

Position

College

Notre Dame

Harrison Smith Career Stats

6× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
Primary starter for 13 seasons.
Ranks 1st in the 2012 draft class in interceptions (39).
Active in the 2026 season — stats update weekly.

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2012	MIN	16	72	30	1	1	2	3	10	1
2013	MIN	8	47	11	2	0	0	2	3	0
2014	MIN	16	69	21	7	3	5	5	9	1
2015	MIN	13	44	17	3	1.5	6	2	3	1
2016	MIN	14	66	22	4	2	3	0	2	0
2017	MIN	16	58	17	7	1.5	3	5	12	0
2018	MIN	16	67	17	9	3	5	3	6	1
2019	MIN	15	60	20	3	1	2	3	11	3
2020	MIN	16	52	35	1	0.5	5	5	10	0
2021	MIN	15	68	31	3	3	5	1	7	1
2022	MIN	14	60	19	1	0	0	5	10	1
2023	MIN	17	49	33	2	3	6	0	3	3
2024	MIN	16	47	31	3	1	1	3	10	0
2025	MIN	14	37	17	3	1	2	2	10	1
2026	MIN	3	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
Career		209	801	321	49	21.5	46	39	107	13

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-2

Weight

213 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.54s

Bench Press

19 reps

Vertical Jump

34"

Broad Jump

122"

3-Cone Drill

6.63s

Shuttle

4.12s

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