NFL Draft Profile: Christopher Smith, Safety, Georgia Bulldogs
#29
Pos: S
Ht: 5110
Wt: 192
Hand: 0958
Arm: 3118
Wing: 7500
40: 4.62
DOB: 5/1/2000
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
High School: Hapeville Charter
Eligibility: 2023
Christopher Smith
Georgia Bulldogs
One-Liners
A hyper-athletic field safety, Smith has all the tangibles to be one of the best in his position group.
Evaluation:
Frame isn't imposing but fits the metrics needed. Primarily a field player that can play in split safety coverages, one high looks, or come down and cover the slot. Fluid athlete with fast feet, loose hips, and upstanding explosion. Downhill trigger is impressive showing the propensity to click and close, driving on anything in front of him with burst and intent. Smooth back-pedal that can also weave across the field. Never panics due to tremendous recovery speed. Can bait quarterbacks into throws thanks to his range and stride length. An easy gate that when asked to turn and run opens effortlessly. Tenacious in the run game. Will patrol the alley and come down and tackle violently but controlled. Can be hesitant with the ball in the air. Tends to get caught looking and should just put his head down and get to the landmark. Route stems can trip him up, often sending him higher and wider than needed in two high looks, exploiting the natural opening of split field coverages. Want to see sounder eye discipline, can be held by quarterbacks a little too often which prevents him from helping singled up corners.
Grades
Late round 1-Early Round 2
Background:
Christopher Smith will be one of the players to watch on the defending National Champions defense. Smith came to Georgia in 2018 where he immediately played in five games and as the seasons went on, so did his playing time. Smith, a Management Major from Atlanta, Georgia was a four star prospect and the thirtieth ranked cornerback nationally. Smith also was awarded the Teka and John Adams Football Scholarship.
