STRENGTHS
- He displays a hunger when making a path to ball…along with good instincts and football IQ
- He displays good pre-snap anticipation of plays
- He possesses quick reactionary skill as plays are developing
- His quick flexible hips assist him in quick change of direction…and in his lateral movement
WEAKNESSES
- He lacks ideal size and athleticism looked for from position
- Not the sure tackling thumping machine as advertised
- In traffic tends to lose track locating ball carriers
- Poor at shedding blockers with lack of size & hand technique
- Lacks catch-up…and long area closing speed
- Not the most effective tackler operating in space…has difficulty breaking down
- Not the most effective blitzer lacking size…overall athleticism…and hand technique
- He is a major liability in pass defense
PROJECTED ROUND
1st Round (Top 10)
MY VALUE BOARD
Off My Board
SUMMARY
- Smith has good anticipation and football IQ…but the problem is he is a tweener…meaning he is an undersized ILB who is an one trick pony…in that he is considered undersized for me…but lacks the overall athleticism to play in space or at OLB.
- This limits his versatility and draft status for me…and why he is off my board. With a draft value as 2nd Round (Late) – 3rd Round….he is more of a solid prospect…than an impact player.
Profile by: (Ken Becks aka TheScoout)
@1stDown_Scout