Cam Smith, the South Carolina CB, sits at No. 35 on the consensus board across 26 public boards. The tier model reads him as a role player — 8% elite, 21% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Smith lacks fluidity and acceleration to consistently press and run with speedy downfield targets.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Long outside cornerback with instinctive eyes and the ball skills to consistently close on throws when in position.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Also, he gives ground in his lateral transitions.”
Physicality
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “The South Carolina product is ideally suited to play in a zone scheme, enabling him to showcase his strengths as a playmaker.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a press-CB.
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Long outside cornerback with instinctive eyes and the ball skills to consistently close on throws when in position. Smith lacks fluidity and acceleration to consistently press and run with speedy downfield targets. Also, he gives ground in his lateral transitions. However, he’s highly anticipatory with the vision and route recognition to shine from coverages allowing him to play with his eyes and feet forward. While…”
“…Smith is an instinctive cover corner with outstanding eyes, instincts and ball skills. The South Carolina product is ideally suited to play in a zone scheme, enabling him to showcase his strengths as a playmaker.…”
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