RaidersAreOne Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BayRaider Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 A safety you say? I like.  @big_palooka How is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaidersAreOne Posted April 29, 2023 Author Share Posted April 29, 2023 Overview Undersized free safety with decent athletic ability and toughness to bolster roster depth. Smith has man-cover talent and range to play over the top, but he was often more effective attacking downhill on routes underneath and stopping plays. He’s willing in run support but tackling big backs could be an issue. Despite his limited size, his reliability in coverage is a big advantage against today’s offensive attacks. Strengths Hard worker with a history of success. Ready to rush into the alley and slow outside run. Able to alter track to mirror runner’s movement in pursuit. Recorded six interceptions over the last two years. Finds angles to play the football in tight spaces. Meets the receiver with timing and pop. Jarred a high number of throws loose from wideouts. Weaknesses Smallish frame for an aggressive safety. Slows feet and catches the collision in open field. Needs to play with better eye balance from off-man. Average chase burst at the top of the route. Very average feel when perched as high safety. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOaktown_56 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Liked him a decent amount. Can do a little of everything, could turn into something for sure. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaKid7 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Fan of Smith — had him in a few mocks. Not a wow athlete but aggressive and good instincts. All SEC and obviously a good sign if you can start for Georgia two years in a row. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy408 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Definitely a Patriots tight player in that he's one of those smart hard-working types that knows how to play football but has no real athleticism. More like a special teamer than he is going to be an actual player for us unless they use them in a smart way. Reminds me very much of like a Chuck Clark. I don't hate the pick because I do see a universe where he does start at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydFan Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Reminds me of Karl Joseph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Heart of Oak Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Don't know enough about this one, but from highlights looks different - provisional grade of B Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NCOUGHMAN Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 What picks did we give up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddevil Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 Did well at the senior bowl where we had Graham and some other coaches. Such an advantage to be able to get up and personnel with players there. Smith, Bennett, Tucker and Young all at the senior bowl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy408 Posted April 29, 2023 Share Posted April 29, 2023 He also appears to play faster than he timed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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