Scouting Report: Daryl Smith
Daryl Smith
Daryl Smith

Posted Dec 24, 2002


A productive defender since he was a true freshman, Daryl Smith could be one of the most overlooked linebackers in the nation. *Picture Courtesy of Getty Images*

Full Name: Daryl Smith     School: Georgia Tech

Ht: 6-1     Wt: 220          40: 4.63

Year: 3Jr     Number: 51

Stats/ Bio

2001: Started 9 games totaling 59/7/3.  Missed three games with a dislocated left elbow.

2000: Freshman All-American and Georgia Tech's top tackler, posting 96/4/10/2/3 with three fumble recoveries.

Scouting Report

The Good: Heady and explosive linebacker that could ultimately project to the weak-side. Quick reading or anticipating running plays, explosive moving up the field filling gaps and squares into tackles, wrapping up ball carriers.  Displays a burst of speed pursuing the ball handler, flies around the action but also plays smart football.  Redirects to the play nicely and a good athlete.  

The Bad: Undersized, not strong at the point and has tackles broken.  Over-pursues on occasion and takes himself out of the play.  

The Skinny: Needs to physically mature but a solid football player whose athleticism gives him a good amount of upside potential.  Has the brains and speed to cover the pass, hence a move to the weak-side is a possibility.





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