Small school defensive end prospect who will have to be moved to outside linebacker in the NFL, but has flashed the athleticism and certainly the big-play ability to warrant this projection. The most dominant edge rusher in the Football Championship Subdivision (formerly D-IAA) over the past two seasons, Smith is a two-time All-American and Southland Conference Defensive Player of the Year. As one would expect of a player his size, Smith possesses great burst off the snap and the straight-line speed to chase down ballcarriers. He has intriguing change of direction and flashes explosiveness in his hands, prompting some to view him as a potential diamond in the rough.

Positives: Intriguing athlete who has dominated his level of competition … Good burst off the snap and shows the balance to sink his shoulders and drive around the offensive tackle … High-effort player who pursues with passion … Reads the action quickly and flashes the change of direction to flatten out and beat backs to the edge … Flashes strong use of hands to disengage from blocks.

Negatives: Classic 'tweener who lacks the size to remain at defensive end, but has no experience and only flashes the athleticism necessary to transition to outside linebacker … Lacks the strength to hold up to effective blocking - even at this level … Not viewed as an intriguing enough prospect to earn high-level all-star game consideration.

an all-district performer in both football and basketball … One of the top football players coming out of SE Texas in 2002 … Four letters in both football and basketball and a high jumper in track and field … Third place in state high jump meet.

Mother is Helen Smith … brother Ryan played football at Stephen F. Austin