Lecitus Smith, the Virginia Tech OL, sits at No. 139 on the consensus board across 5 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 2% elite, 4% starter.
Physicality
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “An athletic, three-year starter at guard with a decent frame, Smith lacks the desired measurables for the position.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He is capable of working as a move blocker and out in space.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “However, he really struggles with hand placement and staying under control at the point of attack and on work-up blocks.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a swing-tackle.
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“…An athletic, three-year starter at guard with a decent frame, Smith lacks the desired measurables for the position. He is capable of working as a move blocker and out in space. However, he really struggles with hand placement and staying under control at the point of attack and on work-up blocks. His lack of consistency as a run blocker is balanced by surprising technique and success in pass protection. Some of Smith…”
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