Arian Smith WR Georgia | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Arian Smith WR Georgia
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | |||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | |||||||
| 40 time: 4.28 seconds (98%*) | |||||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Last Updated: 03/25/2023 | ||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||
| 40 time: 4.28 seconds (98%*) | ||||
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*Percentile calculated on how any given stat would rank at the NFL combine
historically in the player's position group (Higher value represents better perfomance).
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| Overall Rating: | 75.4 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| QB Rating When targeted: | 104.9 | |
| Hands: |
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72% |
| Short Receiving: |
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64% |
| Intermediate Routes: |
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60% |
| Deep Threat: |
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66% |
| Blocking: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#344
Position rank:
#25
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| College Games: 15 College Snaps: 103 | ||
ESPN RATING: 86/100
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247 RATING: 97/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
Arian Smith from Lakeland High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Smith opted to join Georgia.In 2020 as a freshman Smith saw action in 4 games for the Bulldogs as he made 2 receptions for only 86 yards for an average of 43.0 yards per reception, with one TD, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 149.3.
As a sophomore in 2021 he played 4 games and had only 3 catches for 102 yards for an average of 34.0 yards per catch, with 2 TDs, and an elite QB rating when targeted of 135.4.
As a junior in 2022 he played 9 games and hauled in only 3 catches for only 66 yards for an average of 22.0 yards per catch, with no TDs, and QB rating when targeted of 89.6.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Shows quickness off the snap to shake off corners and create room. Separates with hesitation moves and nice acceleration.
- Smith tracks the ball well downfield and consistently runs under long throws.
- His competitiveness and knack for high-pointing the ball allow him to play bigger than his size.
- Shows good sense as a route runner and provides an enormous catch radius over the middle of the field. He has soft hands and uses his frame effectively to shield defenders, making him a major threat in the red zone.
- Has elite balance tight-roping the sideline and in-and-out of his breaks, showing excellent start-stop ability and burst.
- Smith also has value as a catch-and-run threat, running hard and consistently picking up yards after the catch.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Smith seems comfortable in traffic to the point where Smith doesn’t make the effort to create separation.
- Doesn't have the size to consistently win on the outside, but can be productive working the middle of the field and as a return man.
- Smith also lacks suddenness as a route runner, and that is a potential issue at the next level.
How other scouting services rate Arian Smith (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
308.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
44.0