EAGAN, Minn. – Tye Smith will be suiting up in the National Football League (NFL) this week, being elevated from the Minnesota Vikings practice squad to the active roster.
 
Smith's move to the active roster was a standard elevation, being placed on the Vikings roster on Saturday.
 
Smith signed with the Vikings in June, being placed on the practice squad before the season's start.  He has appeared in 40 games in his NFL career, including 36 games for the Tennessee Titans from 2017-20.  Playing at cornerback and special teams, Smith has 62 career tackles and has played in six playoff games.
 
A 2014 All-American at defensive back, Smith tallied up 312 tackles and six interceptions in 50 games played at Towson from 2011-14.  He was part of the Towson teams that reached an FCS title game and won two Colonial Athletic Association titles.
 
He has been activated for Minnesota's home game vs. the Detroit Lions today (Oct. 10) at 1 p.m.