Roquan Smith, the Georgia ILB, sits at No. 4 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as an impact starter — 71% elite, 20% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “While he's a little undersized, he does have the quickness and speed to keep himself from being mauled.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Smith is an ascending linebacker prospect with elite athletic ability, plus intelligence and an ability to be an effective cover linebacker on passing downs.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He was good in 2016, but great in 2017 and projects as a player who hasn't tapped his full potential.”
Physicality
ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr.: “A season after recording 95 total tackles and five tackles for loss, Smith had 137 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks in 2017.”
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Mel Kiper Jr., ESPN
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Mel Kiper Jr., espn_mel_kiper
“…Smith is an ascending linebacker prospect with elite athletic ability, plus intelligence and an ability to be an effective cover linebacker on passing downs. While he's a little undersized, he does have the quickness and speed to keep himself from being mauled. He was good in 2016, but great in 2017 and projects as a player who hasn't tapped his full potential. Smith has Pro Bowl traits and talent and will come off t…”
“…Previous rank: 4 Smith is getting buzz as a potential top-eight pick. His tape is too good, and he's too athletic -- he ran a 4.51 40 at the combine -- for teams to be worried as much about his size (6-0, 237). He can get sideline to sideline in a hurry. A season after recording 95 total tackles and five tackles for loss, Smith had 137 tackles, 14 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks in 2017. He can blitz up the middle or…”
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