The Minnesota Vikings hosted six free agents for tryouts Monday with a clear vision in mind — find more defensive back and running back depth. The team could find the former in undrafted rookie DQ Smith.
According to the NFL transaction wire, Smith was one of three defensive backs the Vikings hosted for a tryout Monday. The other two were Glendon Miller and Wande Owens.
Smith played college football at South Carolina from 2022-25. In 48 contests with the Gamecocks, he registered 228 combined tackles, including 4.5 for loss. He also had 11 pass defenses, five interceptions and three forced fumbles.
After going unselected in the 2026 NFL Draft, Smith received minicamp invites from the Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos. He also tried out for the Chicago Bears on August 7.
But Smith has yet to sign his first NFL contract.
Vikings Host Former 5-Interception DB With Several Other Free Agents for Tryouts