03-25-2021, 07:15 PM
(03-25-2021, 06:59 PM)ochocincos Wrote: This is pure speculation, but doesn't it feel like he's worried that he'll underperform on speed and agility drills, potentially hitting his draft stock?
Yeah, that is why I said it's not going to help him.
I keep seeing people pointing out DeSean Jackson and Antonio Brown to try to defend him. Jackson was indeed 169lbs at the Combine, but he was 3-4 inches shorter, so it was spread over less. Also DeSean Jackson has only played 16 games in 2 of his 13 career years, so yeah, it was a real concern. (He also ran 4.35) As for Antonio Brown, at the Combine he was 16 pounds heavier and 3 inches shorter than Smith is. (He also benched 13 times)
6'1 and 170 just is too damn thin and I can't imagine he'll stay healthy or really beat press coverage. The NFL has plenty of guys like William Jackson who are 190-195lbs and run a 4.4 at CB. I think he's going to get manhandled a bit.
He could certainly prove me wrong, but I wouldn't put money (or a 1st round pick) on it.
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