Trench Warfare Top O-line Rankings

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Everyone talks about Meinerz but one of the best surprises at the Senior Bowl was ECU OT D'Ante Smith. He weighed in a 6'5 294 and 35 inch arms 85 inch wing span st his pro day he got up to 305 but he played last year at about 274 so this guy is still growing into his frame.


Here is a nice recovery rep from Smith using quick feet and his length.

Howard Mudd is the best OL coach I’ve ever been around. He was always obsessed with how guys recover. This is an awesome rep by ECU’s D’Ante Smith! pic.twitter.com/5DBXTApMUv

— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) January 27, 2021

Here is some Zone Run scheme Smith vs Florida State's Janarius Robinson power at the point of attack and some finish.

ECU OT D’Ante Smith (@B1GSmoove) came to play today #seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/7d5efVfBZM

— MGA Sports Agency (@MGASportsAgency) January 26, 2021

Smith vs Miami's Quincy Roche 1 on 1.

East Carolina OL D'Ante Smith grabbed my attention. He is very athletic and has quick feet in pass pro. Smith probably projects best as a zone scheme OG.

He frequently hit the second level for run blocking reps. Smith is still improving his technique but has upside. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/yvZ8Yy81fs

— Daniel House (@DanielHouseNFL) January 27, 2021

Here is a rep at guard during team drills he pulls around the left side of the formation.

Another monster day from former @ECUPiratesFB OL D’Ante Smith (@B1GSmoove) who showed off his versatility taking reps at guard. #seniorbowl pic.twitter.com/u09jtJX02l

— MGA Sports Agency (@MGASportsAgency) January 28, 2021

Smith vs USC's  Marlon Tuipulotu 1 on 1.

Nice job by East Carolina OL D'Ante Smith to chop down USC DT Marlon Tuipulotu's long arm. Smith has impressed me a few times for the first couple days of SB practices. pic.twitter.com/buS3VAWHJ9

— John Owning (@JohnOwning) January 28, 2021

Smith vs Quincy Roche again in a zone run blocking rep.

East Carolina OT D’Ante Smith has added significantly more muscle to his frame, and it’s showing in drills.

He’s just been nasty at the point of attack. One of my biggest risers through two days. #SeniorBowl pic.twitter.com/jJqc38hSvM

— Jacob Infante (@jacobinfante24) January 27, 2021

D'Ante Smith will likely go in the 4th round as a developmental tackle because he is still adding muscle to his frame and needs to refine his technique but he is a long OT with great feet and natural power that fits a zone blocking scheme.