Athletic and explosive are the first two traits you recognize when you turn on the tape as well as see big potential for Smith on the next level. The Bobcats senior O-lineman had a strong senior year where he produced on the D-line as well but his upside sits best on offense where he can use his well put together body and physicality to plow over defenders. He gets out fast then once he gets his hands on you, he finishes with violence. Smith is an unfinished product, meaning he must form his body while continuing to add more weight while developing his game much further but the upside is definitely there to become a multi year starter on the collegiate level.

You don’t see offensive linemen make lists like this early within the season but Smith has been excellent thus far through three games and a prospect collegiate coaches need to look at harder. The Bobcats senior lineman has shown improved burst and explosion coming off the line along with excellent balance while finishing with violence. Smith is a naturally powerful young man that will only get bigger and stronger as he reaches the collegiate level but he also has good lower body athleticism that could allow him to play tackle. His versatility to handle multiple positions brings value to the playing field as Smith is more built like a guard but has the mobility to develop on the outside as well. I’m interested to follow his progression the rest of this year as I think Smith could be a late riser on the recruiting trail.

Coming out of a run based offense and a small school program, many coaches or scouts may not know too much about this Giles Co. offensive lineman but trust me, Smith is an athlete playing on the line with upside to become a pass blocking tackle on the next level. Sporting natural power and a well built frame, Smith has the look and tools to be developed into a possible tackle with the versatility to handle several roles across the O-line, including possibly center. He is that kind of athlete! What gives Smith a chance to stay at tackle in the college game is his athleticism, his anchor of a lower base and his active feet to stay in front of the pass rush. He also has powerful hands that when he locks on to his defender, Smith tends to keep him away from the backfield or pancakes him to the ground. Technique is the biggest thing this Bobcats senior lineman must work on the most this offseason to push his stock further with college coaches. This will be one guy I follow closely over the coming months as Smith is a hidden gem with definite college upside.

Smith plays with a low pad level and is capable of walking back opposing tackles with his bull rush; excellent leg drive after contact. Good placement with the straight arm. Nice rip move and shoulder dip to win around the edge. Smith moves well and does a pretty good job of varying his rush approach.