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
70
PositionRank (LB)
4.65
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

Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.65 seconds (67%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (55%*) Weight: 220 (2%*)
*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).
Draft Year: 2023
40 time: 4.65 seconds (67%*)
Measurables:
Height: 6-2 (55%*) Weight: 220 (2%*)
*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).
Overall Rating: 54.0 / 100
Game performance weighted rating
Tackling:
53%
Pass Rush:
58%
Run Defense:
47%
Coverage:
49%
DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA
Overall Rank: #511 Position rank: #70
College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1263
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.
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How other scouting services rate Derrick Smith (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
524.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
80.0