Versatile Interior Lineman Seeking Consistency After Modest NFL Start
The Virginia Tech product has bounced between the Packers and Patriots since his 2022 draft (Round 6, Pick 215). Smith is an athletic, move-friendly blocker with solid measurables (6'3", 320 lbs, 5.18-second 40-time), but his NFL tape reveals inconsistency in pass protection—a critical weakness for interior linemen. His college resume showed promise (All-ACC Honorable Mention in 2020 with minimal pressures allowed), yet he's struggled to translate that reliability at the next level. Best suited as a run-blocking specialist or depth piece for teams valuing athleticism over proven consistency.
