Tyreke Smith Edge Ohio St
Overview
Elastic, long-limbed edge defender whose unbridled, attacking style brings both highs and lows in every game. Smith's urgent motor is an ingredient that gives him a chance to find some success in the pros, but his inefficiencies and lack of body control limit his ceiling. Filling out the frame -- especially his lower half -- will be essential to become a functional edge setter. His pass rush is long and slippery, and there are enough flashes to intrigue evaluators looking for a rotational 4-3 end with sub-package rush potential.
Strengths
- Elongated lateral slides bolster success on slants.
- Edge-setting potential with more weight work.
- Uncoils his length with good timing into opponents.
- Snappy block shed to tackle.
- Hard-charging demeanor in rush mode.
- Rushes with knee-bend and good pad level.
- Rush tools to grease the edge.
- Upper-body turn makes him slippery at punch point.
- Long levers create effective Ferris wheel swim move.
Weaknesses
- Frenetic movements with arms and legs flying around.
- Lacks balance and base for sudden change of direction.
- Banged around by Daniel Faalele in Minnesota game.
- Lacks desired foot quickness off the snap.
- Slow-footed upfield charge is full of inefficiencies.
- Takes erratic pathways to the top of the rush.
- Rush counters need to be part of a crafted plan.
- Struggles to maintain his track when punched.
- Below-average strength to drive through tackle's inside edge.