Former blue-chip speed threat with a long runway, but little current stat trail
Laray Smith has the pedigree of a dangerous all-purpose back — he was rated the No. 2 prospect in New York and No. 12 all-purpose back nationally as a high school senior, and his profile has long emphasized speed and versatility. He also has a notable health backdrop: reports from his Indiana stint referenced blood-clot issues, which help explain the limited collegiate track record. If a team wants upside, burst, and a player with some name-value recruiting juice, Smith is intriguing; if it wants a heavily proven, current-production back, the data trail is thin.
