Tyler Smith OT Tulsa | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tyler Smith OT Tulsa
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/13/2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.02 seconds (90%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.7 DOB: 04/03/2001 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 03/13/2022 | |
| Draft Year: 2022 | |
| 40 time: 5.02 seconds (90%*) | |
| Age: 23.7 DOB: 04/03/2001 | |
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| NFL Combine & Pro-Day Results |
| Overall Rating: | 84.1 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
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75% |
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75% |
| Run Blocking: |
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92% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#80
Position rank:
#15
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| College Games: 25 College Snaps: 1779 | ||
247 RATING: 80/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.4 (89%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 1 - Pick Number: 24 (DAL)
Draft Profile: Bio
Tyler Smith was a three-year letter winner at North Crowley High School and played both guard and tackle. He helped pave the way for an offense that totaled 293 yards and 3.5 touchdowns per game rushing in 2018. He earned first-team all-district honors and third-team all-state accolades his junior season. He ended up being handed a three-star grade and joined Tulsa in 2019 where he redshirted his first year.In the COVID shortened season of 2020, Smith played and started at left tackle in all nine games and allowed zero sacks and just 8 total pressures. He was named Freshman All-America by the FWAA and The Athletic and also earned first-team all-AAC honors.
In 2021 he started all 14 games and in doing so played on 909 snaps and gave up 2 sacks and 9 total pressures on the season. At season's send Smith was handed ALL-ACC honors although as a second teamer.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Huge powerful player with big hands (10 3/4") and wing span (6'11 1/8")
- Surprising lateral quickness given his size
- Plays with explosive violent style that dominates less imposing defenders
- Elite power at the POA who simply wound be bull rushed
- Plays with appropriate wide base and intelligence, instincts, and agility to seal the edge. Aggressive extending with power to punch and looks comfortable in space.
- Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.
- Has the feet to adjust when he anticipates what's coming. Effective trapping and bends at the knees with adequate core strength to absorb the bull rush. Can clear a path at the second level if he hits the target.
- Foot speed and quickness are very good, but not elite.
- Elite as a power run blocker who flashes the nasty demeanor and killer instinct scouts covet
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Attacks when necessary, though he won't consistently dominate and can lose balance overextending.
- His play is often raw and disjointed - will need time to develop his skills
- Takes poor angles and misses too many blocks
- Gives up too many holding penalties - needs to stop being so grabby
- His footwork needs a lot of work and it will him very vulnerable to speed rushers at the next level
- Stops his feet after initial contact, relying on length but allowing the defender to get the corner or spin inside
- Needs to work on his technique in pass protection, using more consistent leverage and continuing to move his feet.
- Loses leverage battles and plays with high pad level. Can be late off the snap.
- Susceptible to speed rushers. Has only average quickness off the snap and doesn't possess the acceleration to corral defenders once they cross his face
Scouting Report: Summary
Tyler Smith offers elite potential due to his obvious athletic skills. He's an ultra-aggressive mauler who overpowers opponents with exceptional power and explosiveness and is one of the best-run blockers in college football. Smith however is very raw, has very undeveloped skills as a pass protector, and will no doubt need to time sit and learn the position in the pros.If Smith is drafted on his potential alone teams could argue he has value in the first round but currently, we consider him as a likely third-round selection in the 2022 NFL Draft.
Tyler Smith percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Tyler Smith (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
50.6
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
112.0
*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.