Antone Exum will compete with Andrew Sendejo, Tayor Mays, Robert Blaton and Anthony Harris for a starting safety role next to Harrison Smith, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Exum will compete with Andrew Sendejo, Tayor Mays, Robert Blaton and Anthony Harris for a starting safety role next to Harrison Smith, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Exum was moved to safety last season after he played corner in college. He played just 16 snaps on defense last season, but the Vikings have praised his development. He could play a larger role in the defense this season as a result.