***Official 2019 NFL Draft Discussion Thread***

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(04-26-2019, 09:13 PM)t3r3e3 Wrote: Smith seems limited to a move only TE.  Doesn’t have the size to stay inline.

From OurLads scouting services:

Irv Smith Jr.
TE , Alabama 
HT: 6023v |  WT: 242v |  40: 4.63v

Junior entry and one year starter from New Orleans, LA. The son of former first round selection and Notre Dame All-America Irv Smith Sr. The athletic pass catcher came into his own the last part of his junior year demonstrating speed down the seam and explosiveness as a blocker. An ascending player who projects as a match-up problem for safeties and linebackers. Set a school record with seven touchdown receptions at the tight end position. He also averaged 16.1 yards per catch in 2018. Second-team All-America as well as earning a spot on the All-SEC second team. A multiple alignment tight end that lines up in the slot, in the backfield, as well as inline. Aggressive on 50/50 balls, snatching the ball out of the air at the high point. Strong run after catch ability. Blocks well on the perimeter.