DT Mazi Smith is an athletical freak!

[darthseinfeld]

https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/20...th-no-shows-media-session-at-nfl-combine.html

https://www.nfldraftbuzz.com/Player/Mazi-Smith-DL-Michigan

https://247sports.com/college/michi...NFL-Draft-26th-pick-Dallas-Cowboys-209045249/

https://syndication.bleacherreport....2023-scouting-report-for-michigan-dl.amp.html

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazi_Smith

The only thing he did at the combine is the bench. At his pro day he did a vertical and board jump. Everything that gets mentioned is fake

 

[CCBoy]

The only thing he did at the combine is the bench. At his pro day he did a vertical and board jump. Everything that gets mentioned is fake

Really are you buying into that a wide spread media Disneyland investing?

 

[darthseinfeld]

Really are you buying into that a wide spread media Disneyland investing?

I don't know what you are talking about?

The workout numbers some media places have floated in Smith are false. Even Felderman said that some numbers he posted in his freaks list were inaccurate

 

[CouchCoach]

I am looking forward to seeing him in a "turned loose" situation because he was required to play the position exactly the way Harbaugh wanted it played, clog up the middle which has always been Michigan football.

He is surrounded by better players and it will be a pleasure to watch him respond.

But you know the real pleasure? Watching our first DT taken in the 1st round since Russell Maryland 30 years ago. Been yelling for a guy like this for a long time,

 

[Jarntt]

Check out Mazi Smith's athletical numbers and comparisons to other players. Absolute freak! (Picture below is thanks to Bleacher Report)

Can't wait to see Mazi Smith!

Hot dogs eaten: Joey Chestnut 76; Mazi Smith 82

 

[America's Cowboy]

Hot dogs eaten: Joey Chestnut 76; Mazi Smith 82

 

[slick325]

The numbers are crazy! I hope it translates.

Liked the pick in April and can't wait to see this kid play in the NFL.

 

[ghst187]

Another good one was that action figure looking Defensive end from Baylor a few years back (Shawn Oakman). Had a down year in 2015 and was still projected to be a fringe 1st rounder just on athletic ability alone. He's currently in the CFL and I far as I know never had an NFL team reach out for a tryout even with his name getting cleared in regards to the legal charges he had

He was a problem off the field too but yes he was an athletic freak of nature. He looked like a super human but as the saying grew about him….”look like tarzan, play like Jane”. He was thoroughly underwhelming on the field including his college tape. That’s my fear with Mazi. If Mazi has any shot at all of becoming a great pro he landed in the right place. I hope DQ can turn that athleticism into a run stuffing, pocket collapsing, double-team swallowing, unblockable beast….but as I said repeatedly when we drafted him, I have concerns. And no one wants me to be wrong more than me. I will celebrate my wrongness here if I am because it will likely mean our defense is dominating.

 

[Jimbo123]

Passing on Nolan Smith is going to haunt the Cowboys for years. Pairing him with Micah would have been unstoppable.

 

[rambo2]

The only thing he did at the combine is the bench. At his pro day he did a vertical and board jump. Everything that gets mentioned is fake

Just like the moon landing.

 

[rambo2]

Passing on Nolan Smith is going to haunt the Cowboys for years. Pairing him with Micah would have been unstoppable.

Yep, just like last year when they took Tyler Smith.

 

[Big_D]

I am looking forward to seeing him in a "turned loose" situation because he was required to play the position exactly the way Harbaugh wanted it played, clog up the middle which has always been Michigan football.

He is surrounded by better players and it will be a pleasure to watch him respond.

But you know the real pleasure? Watching our first DT taken in the 1st round since Russell Maryland 30 years ago. Been yelling for a guy like this for a long time,

I think the fact that he’s surrounded by a pretty awesome defense will definitely help the progress. And no doubt that round 1 DT was long overdue.

 

[iRepDatStar]

Mazi is going to be a ghost in preseason games.. and ppl here will label him a bust and wasted pick

 

[CCBoy]

I think the fact that he’s surrounded by a pretty awesome defense will definitely help the progress. And no doubt that round 1 DT was long overdue.

The less thinking the faster he will get.

 

[rambo2]

Mazi is going to be a ghost in preseason games.. and ppl here will label him a bust and wasted pick

He shouldn't play much in preseason.

 

[nyc-cowboy]

He shouldn't play much in preseason.

why?

 

[KJJ]

Hopefully his athletic numbers show up during games. I’ve seen plenty of workout warriors who’ve failed on the field.

 

[rambo2]

why?

Because you don't play starters in preseason. It's not worth it. You have 17 regular season games and the playoffs. The human body can't take it.

 

[nyc-cowboy]

Because you don't play starters in preseason. It's not worth it. You have 17 regular season games and the playoffs. The human body can't take it.

He's a rookie, he needs to get acclimated to the NFL and I doubt he'll be a 3 down lineman from week 1.

 

[Mr_Slicky]

Byron Jones was also an athletic freak. That doesn’t mean success in the NFL. I’m hoping for the best though.