2009 NFL Draft - Sean Smith Scouting Report
by Clint Clearwater
NFL Draft Analyst


Prospect: Sean Smith, CB/FS, Utah
Ht: 6'4 Wt: 214 40: 4.50

Strengths: Elite size.  Very physical.  Uses his arms and hands really well.  Versatile player.  Excellent at press coverage.  Has ability to deliver big hits.  He is athletic (former WR) and has great ball skills.  Is able to make great interceptions.  Knows how to get the ball at the highest point.  Has good awareness, and reacts quickly to plays.  Good at run support.  Well-rounded prospect.                                                  

Weaknesses: A bit raw, he will need time to develop and learn how to be a corner in the NFL.  Some see him as a safety\corner tweener.  Could improve the fluid in his hips, especially when he turns and runs.  Not a lot of experience.  Does not have elite speed and has been known to get beat deep.  Needs to improve his strength (10 reps on the bench press at the combine).  He often tackles too high.  Cocky.            

Summary: Teams will fall in love with Sean Smith’s size and playing ability.  It is rare to find a corner back with his size, speed and ability.  He was a former WR, and it shows when you watch his ball skills and his ability to get the football at its highest point.  He is a bit raw at the corner position.  He does not have a lot of experience and he will need time to learn how to play corner in the NFL.  He must improve his strength.  His 10 reps on the bench press brings up major concerns, and shows that he does not like being in the weight room.  Sean Smith will be a solid first day pick, despite these concerns.  He has tremendous upside, and his size\mixed with his playing ability is something that just doesn’t come around every day.      

Draft Projection: Late 1st - early 2nd round

Last updated - 4/24/09


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