2009 NFL Draft Prospects:
Jason Smith Profile

Strengths: Solid height for the position … Very athletic … Quick kick step in pass protection … Rarely gets beat off the edge by speed … Nice hand punch (strong hands) … Footwork is on an elite level … Smart and knows how to pick up the blitz … Tough … Minimizes penalties … Doesn’t have lapses in concentration … Ability to play left tackle and kick inside at guard in zone blocking schemes.

Weaknesses: Slender build will have to be evaluated at weigh-ins … Doesn’t show consistency in run blocking … Not very powerful when playing against bigger defensive ends … Short arms? … Doesn’t always finish blocks … Doesn’t have a nasty demeanor.

Summary: Valuable prospect because he can play left tackle. Likely first rounder, but will have to show more toughness at the Senior Bowl.

Player Comparison: Sam Baker. Similar build (about 6’5, 305) and both were projected as far better pass protecters than run blockers, with questionable toughness.





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