Will this defensive back be the next Florida Gator to make his way up to New England?
While it certainly has been a hot debate around these parts whether the Patriots need to upgrade the safety and/or cornerback position, there is no debate that Coach Belichick will pick the player he feels will help his team the most in the long-term.
QB / RB / FB / WR / TE / OT / OG / OC / DT / DE / HYB / OLB / ILB / CB / S
Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 205
Projection: 1st Round
Last Updated: February 2nd, 2011
Strengths: Elite size and bulk – High football IQ and awareness – Generates an incredible jam at the line – Very strong and good straight-line speed – Willing tackler – Plus intangibles guy – Loves to compete.
Weaknesses: Isn’t the most fluid athlete – Doesn’t play as fast as his 40-time – Direction change and recovery aren’t the quickest.
Combine:
2010 Stats:
2012 NFL Combine: What to Watch For
Draft Sleeper: Interview with CJ Parish (DE/OLB/FB, Arizona)
2012 NFL Draft: Marvin Jones’ Journey to the NFL
2012 Patriots NFL Mock Draft: Pre-Combine Edition
2012 NFL Combine: Defensive Preview
NEPD Radio: Previewing the 2012 NFL Combine
2012 NFL Combine: Offensive Preview
2012 NFL Combine: Who Will Impress? Who Will Disappoint?
