C.J. Ham

"I don't even know what to say. It was crazy," (Ham) said of the sea of 30s. "It was pretty funny, especially with all these little kids wearing jerseys about six sizes too big. But just an absolute blessing to walk in here and have all this set up. I'm humbled. I really am."

For the third consecutive season, the Vikings offense is listed in 21 personnel with two backs (a running back and fullback) and a tight end and he defense is listed in a 3-4 base defense.

Coach Kevin O'Connell on the Vikings players unanimously picking C.J. Ham of Duluth to be special teams captain: "C.J. Ham, that was one of the cool moments getting to tell the team post-practice yesterday. The votes say one thing, and then it's confirmed

Smith adds depth to a Vikings running backs room led by Alexander Mattison. He also joins Kene Nwangwu, Ty Chandler, DeWayne McBride and fullback C.J. Ham.

“Just being there to support C.J., to make sure the kids are present and that we can do it as a family unit, it's been really, really fun. We're just so proud of C.J.” -- Stephanie Ham