For Nikhai Smith Nikhai Smith 6'0" | 201 lbs | DL/LB Somerville | 2027 State NJ , it was a mixed bag on the day. I thought that his hips flipped well enough. This allowed him to rally to his drops and change directions sufficiently. He can, however, close space better. He can gain a step in doing so as he works his ability to stop/start.

Nikhai Smith Nikhai Smith 6'0" | 201 lbs | DL/LB Somerville | 2027 State NJ , from perennial outstanding program Somerville, was perhaps the most quick-to-react prospect in attendance. The way Smith opened, turned, and broke to the shoulder of the quarterback was as if the two were tied together by a string. In run defense, Smith read the ball carriers’ hips extremely well, failing to ever get juked. I would like to see him extend his arms when intercepting the ball, however.