Baylor OT Jason Smith: Elite size, first-round pedigree, but a projection more than a proven college anchor
Jason Smith was a high-end NFL prospect out of Baylor — the St. Louis Rams selected him No. 2 overall in the 2009 NFL Draft — because teams loved his length, movement skills, and upside at tackle. The catch: his profile was always more about projection than polished dominance, and analytics breakdowns of his pre-draft data flagged him as having elite traits in some areas but a major explosiveness concern. If you want a developmental tackle with real talent and pass-protection potential, he fit the mold; if you need an instant, bankable mauler, he was a riskier bet.
