Sean Smith

[SLATEmosphere]

Ran a 4.53 official 40 at 6'3..215 pounds..perfect safety speed..too slow to be a first round corner IMO

This DB class looks terrible from what I saw. REALLY slow..

Anybody have the combine numbers for Smith? as far as vertical..broad jump..

Anyone think he can still fall to us? I sure do.

[Bob Sacamano]

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2009combine/2009-cornerbacks-nfl-combine-results.html

Sean Smith is actually faster than Malcolm Jenkins

[DFWJC]

This DB class looks terrible from what I saw. REALLY slow..

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I think they may surprise you. Also, we all were a bit spoiled by last year's crop.

[SLATEmosphere]

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2009combine/2009-cornerbacks-nfl-combine-results.html

Sean Smith is actually faster than Malcolm Jenkins

There was talk of whether Jenkins is a CB or FS before this draft..he just confirmed that he's a FS today. Mayock still thinks he could be a probowl safety his first year.

[Sam I Am]

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2009combine/2009-cornerbacks-nfl-combine-results.html

Sean Smith is actually faster than Malcolm Jenkins
:lmao2::lmao:

Player Position College 40 Time
Akins, Kevin CB Boston College 4.83
How in the hell did this guy play CB!?!?! :laugh2:

[Bob Sacamano]

There was talk of whether Jenkins is a CB or FS before this draft..he just confirmed that he's a FS today. Mayock still thinks he could be a probowl safety his first year.

he's the next Antrell Rolle
:lmao2::lmao:

Player Position College 40 Time
Akins, Kevin CB Boston College 4.83
How in the hell did this guy play CB!?!?! :laugh2:

lol, he's more of a SS/LB though, no idea why they call him a CB

[jterrell]

wow... the CB times are slow.

Teams may have to draft Sean Smith and play him at CB if there is a need. He's about as fast as it gets and at least he is big.

BTW, for all the bashing of our drafting good grief am I glad we pulled two guys out of last years draft.

Ryan Palmer ran a 4.6 and is 5'8"... how the heck did he get a combine invite?

[jterrell]

William Moore's 4.56 should really help him.

He is as fast as the CBs and is regarded as one of the biggest hitters in the class.

[SLATEmosphere]

wow... the CB times are slow.

Teams may have to draft Sean Smith and play him at CB if there is a need. He's about as fast as it gets and at least he is big.

BTW, for all the bashing of our drafting good grief am I glad we pulled two guys out of last years draft.

Ryan Palmer ran a 4.6 and is 5'8"... how the heck did he get a combine invite?

Ya no one was impressive at all. Malcolm looked terrible..so did Vontae. DJ Moore is 5'9 and ran a 4.51. Thats horrible. It's going to be real interesting now that Malcolm has dropped IMO. He's a FS in the NFL..not a CB. Same with Sean Smith.

[SLATEmosphere]

William Moore's 4.56 should really help him.

He is as fast as the CBs and is regarded as one of the biggest hitters in the class.

That's straight line speed. His lateral movement is hard to watch...

[Bob Sacamano]

That's straight line speed. His lateral movement is hard to watch...

I know you're in love with Sean Smith

but what do you think about Notre Dame S David Bruton? he killed it today, and was a pretty good dude at Notre Dame

[jterrell]

That's straight line speed. His lateral movement is hard to watch...

He was hard to watch at the Senor Bowl all the way around. I saw surprised he broke 5.0 to be honest.

I loved him 2 years ago because all he did was +make plays but he plays very slow now.

Can't wait to get home and play the tivo.

[RamziD]

I know you're in love with Sean Smith

but what do you think about Notre Dame S David Bruton? he killed it today, and was a pretty good dude at Notre Dame

I actually like Bruton, too. He's a good tackler.

[jterrell]

I know you're in love with Sean Smith

but what do you think about Notre Dame S David Bruton? he killed it today, and was a pretty good dude at Notre Dame

Bruton's gotta be the big riser of the group based on numbers but I am not sure how he looks on tape to be honest.

He was a team captain and is said to have good range.

[Bob Sacamano]

I actually like Bruton, too. He's a good tackler.

he's supposed to be a vocal leader

we need players like that, who can play

[SLATEmosphere]

I know you're in love with Sean Smith

but what do you think about Notre Dame S David Bruton? he killed it today, and was a pretty good dude at Notre Dame

I thought Bruton was the only bright spot today. I just had never really heard of him before. I havn't seen any game film on him so it's hard to judge. I'm not sure if he could come in right away and start for us. I just know Sean Smith could.

[28 Joker]

Football's Future has Sean Smith at 4.47.

Nnamdi Asomugha ran a 4.48. Smith has been compared to him.

Smith will be drafted in the 1-2 range, imo.

[Bigdog]

Football's Future has Sean Smith at 4.47.

Nnamdi Asomugha ran a 4.48. Smith has been compared to him.

Smith will be drafted in the 1-2 range, imo.
Draft season als has him compared to Antonio Cromotarie (sp) CB from the Chargers. Those are two people who are very good to be compare to. Hopefully, he can live up to those comparisons and we get him. Although, if we do not, I would not mind Chung or Johnson from Alabama.

[SLATEmosphere]

Football's Future has Sean Smith at 4.47.

Nnamdi Asomugha ran a 4.48. Smith has been compared to him.

Smith will be drafted in the 1-2 range, imo.

Ya I saw him run a 4.47 unofficial 40 at the combine..then I see he runs a 4.53 official 40 on a website? That's a pretty big difference.

[Bob Sacamano]

Football's Future has Sean Smith at 4.47.

Nnamdi Asomugha ran a 4.48. Smith has been compared to him.

Smith will be drafted in the 1-2 range, imo.

that was 1st run, it was unofficial

[28 Joker]

that was 1st run, it was unofficial


Thanks, iRoot4. I didn't know.

[SLATEmosphere]

Anyone know where I can find his combine numbers? I want to see his 3 cone drill..vertical..broad jump and 20 yard short shufle compared to other players.

[Silverstar]

Sean Smith is 6-4 214! :eek:

That's simply too tall to play CB at the NFL level and we already have a 6-4+ safety in Watkins...who is faster btw. FS would probably be best for Smith, considering his speed (4.53) and slight frame. If you compared his frame to say a guy like Curtis Taylor (4.64), you could see the difference between a covering type safety and a more hitting type of safety. Smith definitely projects more as a FS in the NFL. I saw Smith run the 40 and he basically looked like a WR out there to me. Funny, cuz that's exactly what he played his freshman year. He didn't break that magical 4.45 barrier for CB's (few did) and that means he belongs at the safety position in my book. Honestly, I don't want ANY DB on my team running slower than a 4.50 without pads...do you?

However, this year featured a poor class of CB's to say the least. So, he could sneak into the 1st round as a tweener. I think NFLDraftScout has him placed correctly at #37 right now though. He could potentially be a 2 way type threat at FS/WR and that's intriguing for some teams interested in saving a roster spot...but not me.

[SLATEmosphere]

Sean Smith is 6-4 214! :eek:

That's simply too tall to play CB at the NFL level and we already have a 6-4+ safety in Watkins...who is faster btw. FS would probably be best for Smith, considering his speed (4.53) and slight frame. If you compared his frame to say a guy like Curtis Taylor (4.64), you could see the difference between a covering type safety and a more hitting type of safety. Smith definitely projects more as a FS in the NFL. I saw Smith run the 40 and he basically looked like a WR out there to me. Funny, cuz that's exactly what he played his freshman year. He didn't break that magical 4.45 barrier for CB's (few did) and that means he belongs at the safety position in my book. Honestly, I don't want ANY DB on my team running slower than a 4.50 without pads...do you?

However, this year featured a poor class of CB's to say the least. So, he could sneak into the 1st round as a tweener. I think NFLDraftScout has him placed correctly at #37 right now though. He could potentially be a 2 way type threat at FS/WR and that's intriguing for some teams interested in saving a roster spot...but not me.

I never wanted him as CB..He needs to play safety where he can make plays. He's a perfect example of a ball hawk. Having him at safety is like having another CB out there. Please don't compare Pat Watkins to Sean Smith please.

[Silverstar]

If he could lose about 10lbs and hit a 4.45 or better at his Pro Day, then you could maybe compare him to Cromartie and not get laughed at. ;)

Seriously, that should be his goal if he wants to crack the 1st round. He'll look like a rail out there, but his speed will no longer be a question for scouts.


Just my 2 cents..

[dallasfaniac]

I was expecting a better showing than the numbers Sean Smith turned in. He really didn't stand out in any area and looked stiff in the hips. Teams will have to go back and look at the tape before giving them any credence or wait for his pro day results.

One player I was keeping an eye on was C.J. Spillman. He put up some great numbers, was very fluid with good balance, but misjudged a pass on one of the drills. Judging by his 3 career INTs, this might be an issue of his. He had good East-West practices, pulling in an INT and had 5 tackles in the game.