{
  "id": 3031304,
  "title": "Vikings land Harrison Smith replacement in 2027 NFL Mock Draft",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/vikings-land-harrison-smith-replacement-in-2027-nfl-mock-draft",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T13:40:26.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/vikings-land-harrison-smith-replacement-134026483.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent 2027 NFL mock draft released by Deadspin's Dean Bruce, the Minnesota Vikings are projected to select Notre Dame safety Tae Johnson at the top of the first round. Johnson's presence in the Vikings' secondary aims to strengthen their safety group, which struggled last season. Bruce highlights Johnson's exceptional range, coverage instincts, and run-stopping ability, suggesting he has the potential to become the next Harrison Smith for the Vikings. The Harrisons connection is notable as Smith himself came from Notre Dame.",
  "summary": "The Vikings will need to find a replacement for Harrison Smith soon and the 2027 NFL Draft may be when they do that.",
  "key_points": [
    "Minnesota Vikings select Tae Johnson at top of 2027 draft",
    "Johnson from Notre Dame aims to replace Harrison Smith",
    "Johnson praised for range, coverage, run-stopping ability"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}