Versatile Arizona State S with proven backfield production
Joey Smith’s Arizona State profile shows a safety-type defensive back who contributed as a playmaker in the backfield, with 16 total tackles, 2.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, 2 pass breakups, and an interception in the 2002 season[3]. His value is the blend of range and disruption rather than just tackle volume: the kind of defender who can affect the quarterback, close space quickly, and create turnovers. If you want a disciplined, assignment-sound defensive fit with some splash-play upside, he looks like a useful piece.
