Harrison Smith wife Madison Bankston Smith tied the knot with the Football Safety in April 2021. Harrison has a daughter called Eleanor Smith.

Harrison plays as a Safety for the Minnesota Vikings in the NFL. The Vikings drafted him in the 2012 NFL draft as the 1st rounder. 

The 34-year-old played for only the Vikings in his entire career and made 946 tackles. Furthermore, he has also gotten 34 interceptions and 16.5 sacks.

Smith has had the opportunity to play in 6 Pro Bowls, five times consecutively, from 2015 to 2019. He was named to the First team All-Pro 2017 and its second team in 2018.

Before his NFL selection, Harrison used to play college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team from 2007-09.

Harrison Smith Married Life

Harrison Smith married Madison Bankston on April 17, 2021.

The couple has a residence in Knoxville, Tennessee. They started dating in 2012. 

However, they met during elementary school as youth swim team members. It wasn’t love at first sight, and their relationship started to formulate during Harrison’s time at Notre Dame. 

They were first seen together on Instagram on May 12, 2013, at the Vibrant Rioja WineFest. They also spend time at the Bluemont Vineyard the next day. 

Madison is proud of Harrison’s life in the NFL. She occasionally posts about visiting the US Bank Stadium to cheer for her hubby.

She shared a supportive IG post, stating that she was ready for Year 10 of Harrison’s Vikings career. Madison also retold her 1st NFL gameday experience when her hubby got a pick 6 to beat the Chicago Bears by 21-14.

The couple also has other memorable moments, like celebrating Halloween 2019 with skeleton face paints on Instagram. They also played golf at the Playa Grande Golf & Ocean Club on May 11, 2021.

Harrison had his wedding in April 2021

Harrison had his marriage ceremony in Biltmore Estate, Asheville. Their wedding pictures were taken by All Bliss photography. 

The couple celebrated their reception in Biltmore Conservatory & Walled Garden in the presence of their friends and relatives.

Many NFL figures attended Harrison’s marriage, like his fellow Vikings Safety Andrew Sendejo and Dallas Cowboys linebacker Anthony Barr.

Madison Bankston Smith Baby Bump in 2022

Madison organized a gender reveal party in December 2021 to announce her baby girl. 

She made her announcement that her child was going to come in May 2022. She also thanked her friends for showering love on her. 

Pregnant Madison Smith also traveled to Las Vegas’ Catch Vegas at ARIA restaurant with her kin in February 2022 and flaunted her bump in the beautiful maternity thigh split midi dress. 

The household also celebrated Bankston’s pregnancy at their Knoxville residence on April 6, 2022. Kimm Hudgens, Madison’s mother, was also present to commemorate the event.

Madison Smith is an IT Professional

Madison Bankston Smith is an Account Manager at SumTotal Systems.

She has been working there since October 2011. She has completed 11 years in the company. Her office territory happens to be in Tennessee and Kentucky. 

Her role in the organization is to strategize with various call points through the operational areas and identify key issues to provide IT solutions.

Madison also has to ensure that there is a seamless integration of workflow automation. She has the responsibility to improve employees’ performance and compliance too.

Madison studied at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, from 2005 to 2009. She graduated with three degrees: Communication Studies, Public Speaking, and Communication. 

Her LinkedIn highlights that she specializes in Human Capital Management, Enterprise software and hardware, and Customer Retention. 

She is also interested in various business groups like Sales Enablement Excellence and the HR Congress Network.

Harrison Smith Daughter

Harrison has a daughter named Eleanor James Smith, born on May 16, 2022. 

Madison introduced her via Instagram and reported that Eleanor was born at 8:03 pm and weighed 7 lbs and 8 ounces. 

Eleanor made her trip to Minnesota Vikings Training Center in Eagon, Minnesota, on August 20, 2022. Madison shared their day on IG. Harrison enjoyed some of his free time playing with his child. 

On September 22, 2022, Madison took Eleanor to spend quality time at Aamodt’s Apple Farm in Stillwater, Minnesota. 

Eleanor also spent her first Christmas in 2022 with her household in the snow of Minnesota. 

Harrison’s daughter has also become a regular visitor at the US Bank Stadium, appearing in her mom’s arms wearing baby headphones and cheering for her daddy.

Harrison Smith Family

Harrison has two brothers, Garrett and Stuart Smith, and a sister Natalie Smith.

Harrison’s sister Natalie Smith officially tied the knot in 2016.

His brothers share an athletic passion like him. His eldest sibling Garrett Smith is a former basketball player for the Knoxville Catholic School. Moreover, he also participated in track running activities.

Similarly, Stuart Smith is the youngest, and he plays football for Furman High School. He is also interested in golf, as he seeks to join its school team.

Meanwhile, Harrison Smith parents Susan and Steven Smith live in Knoxville, Tennessee. Harrison’s dad Steven works as a plastic surgeon in Knoxville.