Irv Smith Jr., the Alabama TE, sits at No. 42 on the consensus board across 25 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 6% elite, 68% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “His buildup speed sets him apart as a big, field-stretching option and once he gets rolling after the catch.”
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Howard was bigger, and a better athlete, but like Howard, Smith offers Pro Bowl potential as a well-rounded tight end prospect.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He has combination tight end talent but really flashes as a move blocker at fullback or wingback spots.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a move-TE.
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“…Smith is still green in terms of overall experience, which shows up in run-blocking and route-running, but he has plenty of talent and is likely to get much better in both areas. He has combination tight end talent but really flashes as a move blocker at fullback or wingback spots. His buildup speed sets him apart as a big, field-stretching option and once he gets rolling after the catch. O.J. Howard was bigger, and…”
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