B.J. Smith RB Troy | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
B.J. Smith RB Troy
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/01/2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2021 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.63 seconds (27%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: DUAL-ROLE Back | |
| Last Updated: 03/01/2021 | |
| Draft Year: 2021 | |
| 40 time: 4.63 seconds (27%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: | 53.0 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
| Defense Rating: |
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70% |
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| Rushing: |
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55% |
| Break Tackles: |
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44% |
| Receiving/Hands: |
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49% |
| Pass Blocking: |
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33% |
| Run Blocking: |
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43% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#512
Position rank:
#46
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| College Games: 35 College Snaps: 1249 | ||
247 RATING: 85/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.3 (87%)
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Strengths
- 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.
- Compact build with a thick upper body and leg strength. Runs hard and with balance, is a patient runner who makes subtle, energetic cuts to make up for his modest explosiveness.
- Not truly explosive, but possesses enough speed to beat linebacker to the edge.
Weaknesses
- Too indecisive and hesitant at the line of scrimmage.
- He needs a few steps to get going with limited burst and foot speed. Has an inconsistent feel eluding tacklers and doesn't create a lot on his own. He doesn't display much power to push the pile or consistently break tackles.
- Lacks a true burst through the hole and elite speed to break away or get to the corner against NFL defenses.
- Not overly physical for his size and won't run over defenders - doesn't break enough tackles.
- Not the most instinctive runner and too often tries for the big play, dancing and losing yards. Lacks the natural power to push the pile and feels more comfortable avoiding contact.
How other scouting services rate B.J. Smith (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
106.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.