| Andre
Smith OT Alabama #71 |
| Ht:
6'4
Wt: 340
| |
| Strengths: |
| Elite upper body strength. Strong
legs give him a sturdy base and allows him to handle the bull rush with ease.
Plays with a nasty attitude; doesn't just slow defenders down, he finishes them
off. Extremely durable - no injury concerns. One of the more successful collegiate
offensive lineman in recent history. Started every game of his career until 2009
Sugar Bowl (suspended). |
| Weaknesses:
|
| Built more like a
guard than a tackle. Lacks ideal height to play tackle at the next level. Weight
is a concern. Quickness is mediocre and inconsistent. May be limited to right
tackle or guard in the pros. Suspended for 2009 Sugar Bowl for contacting an agent.
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| Comments: |
| Smith has all the tools to be a dominant
lineman in the NFL, but it may not be at left tackle. He simply doesn't have the
build or quickness of a prototypical NFL left tackle. He reminds of Shawn Andrews,
who played tackle at Arkansas and successfully made the transition to guard for
the Eagles. His stock should fall as teams evaluate film and determine that he
isn't a left tackle prospect, but it doesn't mean he can't still be an elite lineman
at the next level. |
