If Carter and Anderson are off the board and were stuck at 6...I got a new guy. Nolan Smith... reminds me of Von Miller coming out just doesn't have the consistent production.
Draft Scouting Report Nolan Smith:
Rating: 86.10 (Long-term starter)
Pro Comparison: Zack Baun
Summary:
Nolan Smith is the latest in a long line of dominant Georgia defenders destined for the early rounds. He's an undersized, quick-twitch athlete who plays much bigger than his size. He has the frame to add weight at the next level, but he'll also need to improve in pass coverage, something he was rarely asked to do for the Bulldogs.
Strengths:
Elite change of direction, athleticism, twitchiness and quickness
Despite lack of size, shows ability to hold ground vs. offensive tackles; can set the edge vs. the run
Plus athlete who can play the flat in coverage
Has open-field athleticism to make plays in space
Can shoot gaps in zone stretch and be disruptive in backfield
Can navigate through trash/down LOS to get to ball carrier, wrap-up tackler
Plays much bigger than his size
Weaknesses:
Undersized; will struggle to consistently generate pressure vs. bigger/stronger/quicker OT
Not asked to do much in coverage
Missed part of 2022 season with a pectoral injury
Combine Results:
40-Yard Dash: 4.39 seconds
Vertical: 41.5 inches
Broad Jump: 10 feet, 8 inches
Feel like he would be SAM LB/EDGE. I already like James Houston potential in this spot.
