Kevin Smith

[foozball]

Where exactly did his stock go after the combine? I honestly dropped by jaw after his 1st time of 4.43. I think his 2nd time was more realistic at 4.56, but you can't just throw away his 4.43. So let's just average that out and say he runs a 4.50. He's a 2-3 rounder in my eyes, but which teams will be looking at him? I'm hoping the Texans can trade up in the 3rd to grab him. He seems like a perfect fit in a ZBS.

[Larry121283]

I don't think it moved. 3rd-4th round is when he starts getting value.

[BamaFalcon59]

I'm not sure why he hasn't recieved much hype. Rushed for 2,600 yards, second most in a single season ever, ran for almost thirty touchdowns, is 6'1" and 215 pounds. Sounds like a slower Darren McFadden.

I like him at the top of round three.

[roidrunner]

i think what scares people the most is his mileage. lets face it he has alot of wear already.

[jbeans187]

I think he was put in a tough place, he comes out in this deep deep rb class or stay in school and risk injury and probabally wouldnt be able to put up those numbers again, so he would have lost some hype. I say mid to late round 3

[TACKLE]

Personally, imo he could compete for the 4th RB spot. I really don't see what's missing from him as a prospect. Amazing production, good size, 4.4 speed, great vision and burst. I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up being one of the best backs to come out of this class.

[CaliPanthers420]

He is my 5th rated RB.

I love this guy hip movement, would be a great fit in a zone blocking scheme. I actually hope the Panthers take a look at him with one of their 3rd round picks if he's still around.

His game reminds me some of Joseph Addai.

[A Perfect Score]

He's #6 on my board right now behind...

1)Stewart
2)Mendenhall
3)McFadden
4)Felix Jones
5)Jamaal Charles
6) Kevin Smith

[Diehard]

I love this guy hip movement, would be a great fit in a zone blocking scheme.

I'd like to see him in Denver... and strangely enough, he'd like to come to the Broncos. The lack of a 3rd round pick does create a problem, though.

[FinNasty]

This kid will go down as one of the best backs in his class when all is said and done...

Great vision, patience, and anticipation. Combined with agility, burst, balance, and leg drive.

He really doesnt lack anything. The only thing that people thought he lacked was speed... and he answered those questions at the combine running in the 4.4s...

Oh, and btw... he ADDED 5lbs for the combine, and still was able to run in the 4.4s. He has the frame to easily add another 10lbs as well...


And yes, he has got a good amount of carries... but he is still just a junior... so he doesnt have THAT much wear and tear on him... and he didnt get those kinda carries in his freshman and sophomore year...


Hes a lock to be good. Best vision in the class...

[FinNasty]

I'd like to see him in Denver... and strangely enough, he'd like to come to the Broncos. The lack of a 3rd round pick does create a problem, though.

I think he would like to go to Denver too...

The ZBS would be perfect for him... and he could be reunited with his boy Brandon Marshall... :cool:

[nikkayeah]

yeah of course i agree

[LonghornsLegend]

i think what scares people the most is his mileage. lets face it he has alot of wear already.

Uhhh Ray Rice has more carries then him in his career so I dont really buy that...He is fine considering he came out this year, now had he stayed and racked up another 400 carries I could understand, but as for now he doesnt have any more carries then plenty of other backs who were the feature guy for 3 years...Coming out was big for him, save his legs from getting run into the ground at UCF, and his vision is excellent which is going to make him great, he reminds me of Marion Barber the way he can get to the LOS and find the open hole, he doesnt just plow into the hold he finds a crease and hits it, he showed he has above average speed, he's about the same speed as Barber so you can expect the same type of production...Not going to be tearing off 80 yd runs a few times a game, but he can break off a long run and consistently move chains ala Joseph Addai.

[the decider13]

I would love to see Denver pick him up...maybe trade down in the draft and get 3rd rounder

Earl Bennett and Kevin smith would make the offense dangerous. But round one is D for sure lol