One of the more fun traditions in the NFL draft is having former players announce the team’s selections on day two. According to his own Twitter account, former Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Robert Smith will be announcing the first selection on day two.
The Vikings drafted me 30 years ago today. I was bored /anxious after about 15 picks and changed the TV to watch Ren and Stimpy. Coach Dennis Green called soon after and delivered the goods news. Excited to be at the draft for the first time, announcing the Vikings Day 2 pick! pic.twitter.com/6RCjuy4a49
— robert smith (@Robert26Smith) April 26, 2023
A first-round pick in the 1993 NFL draft, Smith played for the Vikings over eight seasons before retiring early after the 2000 season. In his career, Smith rushed for 6,818 yards and 32 touchdowns. The touchdown stats are lower due to having a player like LeRoy Hoard for short-yardage situations with him for most of his career.
When will Smith announce the Vikings selection? Right now, they are slated to pick for the first time at 87th overall, but with Kwesi Adofo-Mensah’s willingness to trade, that could come much earlier.