lost in the shuffle

[skinsdad62]

New Redskins RB De’Veon Smith could be an underrated addition

we picked up this kid as well hedging a bet . not a bad move . saw him in the east west shrine game /senior bowl when he came out .

could be a PS guy

 

[Sportster 72]

I saw yesterday we signed him but it was like he was a non-person because they signed AP

 

[Stymietee]

So let's take a look at him:
Prospects Presented By
RB
De'Veon Smith
Michigan Big Ten

Combine Results
Grade
5.13 ?

• 22 REPS
  Top Performer
• 29.0 INCH
• 108.0 INCH
• 7.30 SEC
• 4.56 SEC
• 11.75 SEC
  Top Performer

Blue Star = Combine Top Performer

• 5'11" Height
• 29 1/2" Arm Length
• 223LBS. Weight
• 9" Hands

Overview
Like many all-state players coming out of Ohio, there's often a choice to make: stay to play with the Buckeyes or go to one of those "teams up north." Smith decided to travel for his collegiate career, and has been a four-year contributor for the Wolverines. He played in four games as a true freshman (26-117) and then had a larger role in 2014, starting twice (108-519, six touchdowns). Smith was a regular starter in 2015, leading the team with 753 rushing yards and six touchdowns, as well as 19 catches for 159 yards and one score. He set his career high in rushing yards in 2016 with 846 and rushing touchdowns with 10, earning honorable mention All-Big Ten notice.

Analysis
Strengths
Big back with ample vision. Plays with a feel for interior rushing lanes and is able to make multiple moves along the way. Comfortable and efficient on inside zone plays. Runs decisively. North-south runner who rarely dances. Has a late spin move and directional change to avoid square contact and fall forward. Drives legs through contact to finish. Can keep adding to rush total against arm tackles.

Weaknesses
Lacks pro acceleration needed to escape NFL linebackers to the edge. Play speed is below average. Sluggish to and through the line of scrimmage. Allows tacklers time to disengage and react to the run. Poses very little threat to take runs to the house. Hard-hat runner who lacks the wiggle or speed to create for himself. Needs it blocked up on first level to have an impact. Below average eluding tacklers in the hole.

Draft Projection
Round 7-PFA

Bottom Line
Teams looking for a runner with decent vision who finishes runs may have an interest in Smith, but his lack of juice or third down talent could keep his name from being called during the draft. Smith can grind out yardage between the tackles, but lacks any special qualities to help him stand out. Back end of the roster appears to be his ceiling.

 

[Stymietee]

This kid is a better version of Kelly. Could it be they're looking to replace him?


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