NFL Draft 2023 Scouting Report: Christopher Smith, Georgia. One of Georgia Bulldogs top defensive backs in recent years. Two-time national championship winner. Last season was a breakout season for him. Smith was named to the SEC and NCAA All-Star Teams and was one of three finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Award for Defensive Player of the Season.
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 86 kg
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Stats
61 tackles (5 with loss of yards), 1 sack, 3 interceptions, forced fumble
Positives
- Versatile, can play multiple positions
- quick, sees the field well and reacts to situational changes
- acts in a forceful manner, not afraid of hard contact
- agile
- good sense of timing, which allows him to play the ball effectively
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Negatives
- Doesn't have elite speed
- slightly above average in coverage
- loses the fight to more maneuverable receivers
- tends to flirt
Overall
Versatile defender, capable of playing deep in the backfield, in the slot or closer to the line of scrimmage. Strong physically and good against the run game. He has a knack for picking corners for a solid tackle position and is useful on blitzes. Played both zone and personnel cover, although his effectiveness decreases against fast receivers. Overall, Smith is one of the most consistent defensive backs in the draft class. On the field he can do just about anything, he should have no problem adapting to almost any scheme.
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