Terell Smith, the Minnesota CB, sits at No. 116 on the consensus board across 4 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 5% elite, 7% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Ascending cornerback with an outstanding combination of size, speed and toughness.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Smith’s technique and game film improved from 2021 to 2022.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He stays low and patient in his backpedal.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a press-CB.
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“…Ascending cornerback with an outstanding combination of size, speed and toughness. Smith’s technique and game film improved from 2021 to 2022. He stays low and patient in his backpedal. He has above-average footwork for a cornerback his size, which allows him to mirror the release and stay connected to the deep route. He’s experienced in playing all forms of coverage, but he’s best from press and off-man. Smith is a…”
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