Derrick Smith
Derrick Smith  LB  Western Kentucky | NFL Draft 2023 Souting Report - Portrait Image
Derrick Smith
Height
6-2
Weight
220
College
Western Kentucky
Position
LB
Class
Senior
Home town
Jacksonville, FL
54.0/100
Player Rating
64
PositionRank (LB)
4.88
FortyYD Time
Sacks
3
Fumbles Forced
1
Tackles
98
Sol tackles
63

Derrick Smith LB Western Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Derrick Smith LB Western Kentucky
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB
Last Updated: 03/12/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.88 seconds (11%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (55%*) Weight: 220 (2%*)
Hands: 31 5/8 (100%*) Span: 76 (81%*)
Forty: 4.88 (P) (11%*) Shuttle: 4.47 (P) (14%*)
Vertical: 32.5 (P) (32%*) Broad: 110 (P) (13%*)
Three Cone: 7.16 (P) (43%*) Bench: 20 (P) (34%*)
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(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
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PLAY STYLE: COVERAGE LB
Last Updated: 03/12/2023
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.88 seconds (11%*)
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 6-2 (55%*) Weight: 220 (2%*)
Hands: 31 5/8 (100%*)
Span: 76 (81%*)
Forty: 4.88 (P) (11%*) Shuttle: 4.47 (P) (14%*)
Vertical: 32.5 (P) (32%*) Broad: 110 (P) (13%*)
3 Cone: 7.16 (P) (43%*) Bench: 20 (P) (34%*)
(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: 54.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced
Offense Rating:
75%
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Tackling:
53%
Pass Rush:
58%
Run Defense:
47%
Coverage:
49%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #494 Position rank: #64
College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1263
Grade: 3 ESPN  Stars 3 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 76/100
Grade: 247 Sports 3  Stars 247 Sports 86 Stars 247 RATING: 86/100
Grade: 3 Stars 3 Stars RIVALS RATING: 5.5 (90%)
Strengths
  • Closes quickly on relatively immobile quarterbacks. A consistently heavy hitter who flashes explosiveness and the ability to separate the ball.
  • Smith can move laterally and chase in pursuit. A tough, violent tackler with a non-stop motor, Smith also shows good awareness when dropping into coverage.
  • Good key and diagnosis skills. Quickly locates the ball and shows no wasted motion in getting there. At least adequate lateral agility to avoid blockers and shows good vision and anticipation.
  • Smith has excellent awareness in zone coverage.
  • He’s ultra-aggressive and plays with a non-stop motor, and he has the instincts and closing speed to find the ball and meet the ball carrier quickly.
  • Gets pressures on inside stunts and was too explosive for college guards to handle.
Weaknesses
  • Easily washed out of plays and loses track of the ball. Runs around blocks and struggles to break away once blockers have a hold on him.
  • Has lean limbs and needs to get stronger and add bulk to his frame.
  • Lacks functional strength in the pass rush, struggling to disengage and too easily pushed past the pocket.

Derrick Smith percentiles vs other Linebacker's (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)

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How other scouting services rate Derrick Smith (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
502.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
80.0
*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.