Brandon Smith WR Iowa | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Brandon Smith WR Iowa
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 03/02/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.62 seconds (13%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Outside X-Receiver | |
Last Updated: 03/02/2021 | |
Draft Year: 2021 | |
40 time: 4.62 seconds (13%*) | |
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Overall Rating: | 60.0 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
Defense Rating: |
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77% |
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QB Rating When targeted: | 104.1 | |
Hands: |
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53% |
Short Receiving: |
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59% |
Intermediate Routes: |
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69% |
Deep Threat: |
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63% |
Blocking: |
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67% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#307
Position rank:
#48
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College Games: 29 College Snaps: 1408 | ||
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#356
Pos Rank:
#131
State Rank:
#20
College Combine Results
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Strengths
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
- He is quicker than fast and lacks elite wheels to simply blow by defenders, but he has good football speed.
- Has a knack for getting open and is a quarterback's best friend - passers just need to toss the ball in his area and he'll come down with it.
- Has the size, length, and strength to defeat press jams. Can make the spectacular catch. A decent open-field runner with some agility and the ability to break tackles.
- Balanced, savvy route runner with top field awareness, setting up and selling routes beautifully.
- Has enough upper-body strength and tenacity to be very effective as a downfield blocker. Is not shy about taking on his man, provides some pop and will open a running lane for his back at the next level.
- Does a nice job locating and tracking deep passes and is a legitimate vertical threat. Willing to go up and attack the ball.
Weaknesses
- Lacks foot quickness to separate and could be more physical. He has yet to get the maximum potential out of his natural athletic ability.
- Hands are good, not great. Will drop some easy balls and sometimes will body catch. Occasionally fails to high point.
- Comes off the snap high and upright, and doesn't get to top speed quickly. Not sudden or elusive.
How other scouting services rate Brandon Smith (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
174.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
29.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.