2015 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Devin Smith
Jan 1, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Devin Smith (9) reacts after a missed catch while defended by Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Cyrus Jones (5) during the fourth quarter in the 2015 Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Bottom Line
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The bottom line is at 6’1″, 200 pounds, Smith has good size to go with all the rest of his talents. His hands and route-running check and of course, he has the speed to take the top off of a defense. He’s also a physical ball player and not a diva as he’ll do the dirty work including special team so I would take him in the mid to late first round.
Brugler’s bottom line is, “Probably still best known for his one-handed catch two years ago in the season opener vs. Miami (Ohio), Smith has been more of a big-play threat than consistent pass catcher for the Buckeyes in his career.”
Zlerlein’s bottom line is, “Smith isn’t just combine-fast, he’s game-fast and he would have had more than 12 touchdown catches during the 2014 season if he didn’t have to slow down and wait on throws so often. Smith has the feet and hips to become much more than a deep-ball specialist and should be able to step right into a gunner spot on special teams. He still needs to learn his craft and improve his hands, but he has rare speed to score from anywhere on the field.”