Terell Smith CB Minnesota | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Terell Smith CB Minnesota
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last Updated: 04/29/2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Draft Year: 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 time: 4.41 seconds (81%*) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
Last Updated: 04/29/2023 | |
Draft Year: 2023 | |
40 time: 4.41 seconds (81%*) | |
Bowl Invite: Shrine Bowl | |
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Overall Rating: | 78.5 / 100 | |
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Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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QB Rating When targeted: | 74.7 | |
Tackling: |
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69% |
Run Defense: |
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76% |
Coverage: |
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75% |
Zone: |
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69% |
Man/Press: |
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72% |
DRAFT PROJECTION:
7th
Overall Rank:
#216
Position rank:
#38
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College Games: 45 College Snaps: 1635 | ||
College Combine Results
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Drafted: ROUND: 5 - Pick Number: 165 (CHI)
Draft Profile: Bio
Terell Smith attended South Gwinnett High School and was rated a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports with a scout's rating of 0.870, going unranked by ESPN. Following high school, Smith opted to join Minnesota after being heavily recruited.In 2018 as a freshman Smith saw action in 11 games and played a total of 573 snaps at cornerback for the Golden Gophers. He recorded 41 tackles, no assists, while adding 12 stops. In coverage Smith notched up 8 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 107.5.
As a sophomore in 2019 he played in 8 games and logged 140 snaps for the Golden Gophers. He made just 9 tackles, no assists, and had 3 stops. In coverage he totaled no pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 96.3.
In 2020 as a junior Smith played in 5 games and contributed on 69 snaps. He chalked up just 3 tackles, no assists, and added no stops. In the secondary Smith forced no pass breakups, no interceptions, and gave up a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 158.3.
In 2021 as a senior Smith saw action in 9 games while playing 280 snaps. He logged 12 tackles, 3 assists, and made 3 stops. In coverage Smith had 2 pass breakups, one interception, and surrendered a disapointing QB rating when targetted of 115.2.
In 2022 as a fifth year senior Smith saw action in 12 games while playing 573 snaps. He logged 36 tackles, 4 assists, and made 15 stops. In coverage Smith had 4 pass breakups, 2 interceptions, and surrendered QB rating when targetted of 63.8.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close quickly when the ball comes out
- Should excel as a zone defender because of his closing speed to wrap receivers after the catch.
- Has a nice blend of length, speed, and quickness. He’s at his best mirroring routes underneath, showing fluid movement skills and the ability to change directions on a dime.
- Transitions well from coverage to close on the ball. Strong hands, quick reactions for the interceptions.
- Smith tracks the ball well and does a nice job of getting his head around in plenty of time to avoid flags.
- He’s excellent in run support, a physical hitter who could also get a look at safety
- Savvy using his hands to get to the ball without drawing flags. Willing tackler and high-effort leader.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s a little bit tight and straight-line-ish as an athlete, and Smith struggles when he has to mirror quickness.
- Physicality comes and goes when facing the run. Smith doesn’t show much in the way of take-on skills once he meets a blocker
- Smith runs well, but he doesn’t have elite recovery speed.
Terell Smith percentiles vs other Cornerbacks (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Terell Smith (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
189.5
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
59.0
*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.