Minnesota Vikings: Five players flying under the radar

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Cooper Kupp #18 of the Los Angeles Rams fumbles the ball on the goal line in the second quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings on November 19, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Anthony Harris #41 of the Minnesota Vikings recovered the ball. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: An official signals a Minnesota Vikings first down after /

Anthony Harris

Although Andrew Sendejo and Harrison Smith are cemented as the starting safeties for the Minnesota Vikings, backup Anthony Harris is ready to step into action whenever his number is called.

Harris played 197 snaps last year (19.80% of total defensive plays) while stepping in for an injured teammate. Fans will remember when he punched the ball out of a receiver’s hands at the goal line and recovered the ball against the Rams last year, showcasing his big-play potential.

Special teams are also a spot where Harris shines. He was a part of 304 special teams snaps last year, making him one of the key contributors to that unit and adding even more value to a depth player.

If not for the immense talent of Sendejo and Smith, Harris would be a starter in Minnesota. However, for now, he is doing a great job of doing whatever is asked of him by the team until another opportunity arises for him.

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