D'Ante Smith
D'Ante Smith  OT  East Carolina | NFL Draft 2021 Souting Report - Portrait Image
D'Ante Smith
Height
6-4
Weight
274
College
East Carolina
Position
OT
Class
Senior
Home town
Augusta
77.0/100
Player Rating
15
PositionRank (OL)
5.29
FortyYD Time

D'Ante Smith OT East Carolina | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

D'Ante Smith OT East Carolina
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle
Last Updated: 03/09/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 5.29 seconds (44%*)
Age: 26.6 DOB: 06/08/1998
Measurables:
Height: 6-4 (17%*) Weight: 274 (1%*)
Forty: 5.29 (O) (44%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle
Last Updated: 03/09/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 5.29 seconds (44%*)
Age: 26.6 DOB: 06/08/1998
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-4 (17%*) Weight: 274 (1%*)
Forty: 5.29 (O) (44%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 77.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
71%
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Pass Blocking:
71%
Run Blocking:
65%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 3rd
Overall Rank: #86 Position rank: #15
College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1940
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 70/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #668 Pos Rank: #126 State Rank: #140
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 84 Stars 247 RATING: 84/100
Grade: 2 Stars 2 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
Cincinnati Bengals Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 4 - Pick Number: 139 (CIN)
Strengths
  • Anchors against larger defenders in the middle; resets hands to maintain distance. Athletic enough to help on nose tackle then pick up twist or late blitzer. Mirrors quick interior rushers. Looks to help the center when uncovered.
  • Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.
  • Feisty, tough and plays with a competitive attitude.
  • Fundamentally sound and understands blocking angles, using body positioning to his advantage. Disciplined awareness and good intelligence.
  • Has average height with a narrow base out of his stance. Needs to get stronger in his lower half to anchor at the point of attack.
Weaknesses
  • Attacks when necessary, though he won't consistently dominate and can lose balance overextending.
  • Limits ability to mirror by leaning forward with his upper body and neglecting his lower body. Not strong enough and remains rough around the edges.
  • Flashes the ability to move his man with his hands, but is not yet consistent in this area.
  • Not physically imposing and has average overall strength. Upper body gets over his feet too often and he easily loses his balance.
  • Finesse blocker with average arm length who doesn't use his hands well to win at the point of attack.
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How other scouting services rate D'Ante Smith (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
260.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
72.0
*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.