E.J. Smith RB Stanford | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
E.J. Smith RB Stanford
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Overall Rank: #251 Position Rank: #18 (RB) | |
| 40 time: 4.70 seconds | |
| Height: 6-0 Weight: 213 | |
| Overall Rating: | 77.9 / 100 | |
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| Game performance weighted rating | ||
| Rushing: |
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78% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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61% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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27% |
| Run Blocking: |
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56% |
| DRAFT PROJECTION: UDFA Position rank: #18 | ||
| College Games: 7 College Snaps: 98 | ||
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ESPN College Recruiting
Grade:
(85/100)
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247 Sports Recruiting
Grade:
(95/100 )
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Draft Profile: Bio
E.J. Smith from Jesuit High School was rated a 4 star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4 star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Smith opted to join Stanford.In 2021 as a freshman Smith saw action in 7 games for the Cardinals as he ran for 133 yards on 26 attempts for an average of 5.1 yards per carry, with one TD, and no fumbles. As a receiver he made 16 receptions for 72 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Shows a surprising burst to beat linebackers to the edge. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode, showing better straight-line speed than expected.
- Does not possess top breakaway speed, though he's rarely caught from behind.
- Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Does not always read blocks behind pulling guards. May not be big enough to move piles at the next level and has a tendency to bury his head too soon.
- Too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage.
How other scouting services rate E.J. Smith (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
211.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
18.0