Kavosiey Smoke RB Kentucky | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Kavosiey Smoke RB Kentucky
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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Height: 5-9 Weight: 201 | |
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Overall Rating: | 77.0 / 100 | |
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Rushing: |
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75% |
Receiving/Hands: |
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42% |
Pass Blocking: |
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52% |
Run Blocking: |
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55% |
DRAFT GRADE: UDFA Position rank: #19 | ||
College Games: 33 College Snaps: 606 | ||
ESPN College Recruiting
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College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#581
Pos Rank:
#83
State Rank:
#38
College Combine Results
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247 Sports Recruiting
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Ovr Rank: #711 Pos Rank: #55 |
Draft Profile: Bio
Kavosiey Smoke from Wetumpka High School was rated a 3 star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3 star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Smoke opted to join Kentucky.In 2018 as a freshman Smoke saw action in one game for the Wildcats as he ran for 45 yards on 4 attempts for an average of 11.3 yards per carry, with one TD, and no fumbles. As a receiver he made no receptions for no yards.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 13 games. and rushed for 615 yards on 101 carries for an average of 6.1 ypc, with 6 TDs, and no fumbles. In the passing game he pulled in 2 receptions for 26 yards.
In 2020 as a junior Smoke saw action in 7 games for the Wildcats. He ran for 229 yards on 47 attempts for an average of 4.9 ypc, with one TD, and no fumbles. As a receiver he made 5 receptions for 25 yards.
As a senior in 2021 he played in 12 games and ran for 414 yards on 81 carries for an average of 5.1 ypc, with 4 TDs, and one fumble. In the passing game he had one reception for 12 yards.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Flashes initial burst and good lateral quickness to sidestep defenders or bounce runs outside with very good foot quickness. Displays very good feel as an inside and outside runner with above average vision to make sharp cuts - good patience· and footwork to pick through defenses.
- Has the feet and feel running between the tackles and in the open field. He has very good vision and patience to pick through defenses.
- 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.
- Quick feet with good vision to pick through defenses. He has solid hands and body control and is a reliable receiver.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Offers little in pass protection and poor technique cut blocking, fails to do more than slow down blitzers by laying down in front of them.
- Too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage.
How other scouting services rate Kavosiey Smoke (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
236.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
22.0