Harrison Smith

Harrison Smith (born February 2, 1989), nicknamed "Harry the Hitman", is an American football safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and was selected by the Vikings in the first round of the 2012 NFL draft with the 29th overall pick.

Harrison Smith
Smith with the Vikings in 2015
No. 22 – Minnesota Vikings
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1989-02-02) February 2, 1989
Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Knoxville Catholic
(Knoxville, Tennessee)
College:Notre Dame (2007–2011)
NFL draft:2012 / Round: 1 / Pick: 29
Career history
  • Minnesota Vikings (2012–present)
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:1,039
Interceptions:34
Interception yards:498
Pass deflections:86
Forced fumbles:12
Fumble recoveries:8
Sacks:19.5
Defensive touchdowns:4
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

In 2017, Smith was graded the third-best player in the NFL by Pro Football Focus (PFF). His season grade of 98.8 was also the highest among safeties in PFF history. He was named to his third straight Pro Bowl on January 22, 2018, and was named first-team All-Pro. He followed with a 4th consecutive Pro Bowl in 2019 and second-team All-Pro.

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