| Jacquies Smith Scouting Report |
| Jacquies Smith - Missouri (HT: 6-2⅞ - WT: 266) |
Positives -- An athletic and hard working defender; is quick off the ball, has a good first step and good initial burst to slip blocks and threaten the edge, closes quickly... Has moved inside to rush the passer on third downs, can be used on defensive line stunts, can shoot gaps and create pressure off of a
stunt, was used similarly to former teammate Aldon Smith... Gets his hands up in passing lanes when he can't get to the quarterback... Gives a good effort against the run, can get off one-on-one blocks to make plays and changes direction well, and avoids blocks well when stunting to limit inside runs... Generally takes good angles downfield in pursuit, has a high motor, does not give up on plays, goes for the strip... Has some experience standing up and is a candidate to stand up as a 3-4 outside linebacker at the next level, is a fluid enough athlete who moves well in space, should adjust well and has good size for a linebacker... Very experienced player who saw playing time immediately as a true freshman, hadn't missed a game in his collegiate career until a dislocated elbow sidelined him for two in 2011; solid intangibles, good locker room guy, earned the team's outstanding underclassmen leadership award in 2010.
Negatives -- Is somewhat lean with shorter than ideal arms and can be pushed back at the point of attack, plays with leverage to the best of his ability but is simply out-matched at times versus stronger linemen and lacks the anchor strength to set the edge; is undersized for the defensive end position, has the growth potential to add some bulk without losing any athleticism... Marginal balance, on the ground too much... A bit of an inconsistent get-off, can be a step late at times and therefore isn't an elite pass rusher... Gets upright off the snap and exposes his frame, can be pushed away from the play, looks to avoid blocks by running around them; doesn't extend his arms, inconsistent hand usage, doesn't shed particularly well... Is overly reliant on speed and lacks any power or counter moves, limiting his effectiveness as a pass rusher... Doesn't have great instincts, can be overaggressive and lose contain, struggles to find the ball and takes himself out of position to make plays... A bit of an underachiever at the collegiate level, which doesn't bode well for the NFL, might never be anything more than a reserve.
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| Combine Results |
| Height |
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6025 |
| Weight |
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253 |
| Arm |
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32 |
| Hand |
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9 |
| 40-Time |
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4.81 |
| Vertical |
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31.5 |
| Broad |
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9'2" |
| Bench Press |
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21 |
| Shuttle |
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4.31 |
| Cone |
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7.25 |
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At Missouri -- (Official School Bio) One of the top returning defensive ends in the Big 12 Conference who has a knack for being around the ball... Was named in July to the pre-season watch list for the Lombardi Award, and also earned pre-season 2nd-Team All-American status from Lindy's... Sits atop the depth chart at one end position, after starting all 13 games a year ago... Has 19 career starts in all over the last three seasons... Is an interdisciplinary studies major who is set to graduate this December, taking only three-and-a-half years to earn his degree... (First name is pronounced ja-QWEESE). 2010: Had an outstanding junior season that saw him earn 2nd-Team All-Big 12 honors for making 35 tackles, 10 TFLs and 5.5 QB sacks... Also forced and recovered two fumbles and returned one of them for a TD... Made two tackles against Illinois in the season opener... Made three tackles, including 2.5 TFLs against Miami (Ohio)... Recorded 1.5 sacks against the RedHawks... Made four tackles (three solos), including two TFLs in the shutout of Colorado... Had six tackles against Texas A&M...; Also forced a fumble and had one QB hurry... Made four tackles and recorded a sack at Texas Tech... Had three tackles, including one TFL and 0.5 sacks against Kansas State... Also recovered two fumbles and returned one of them 53 yards for a touchdown against KSU... Was his third career TD (also scored a INT against Furman in 2009 and on a fake FG against Colorado in 2009)... Had three tackles against Iowa State, with al three going for a loss... Two of the three were sacks.
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