Draft Rewind 2009 - Andre Smith - Cincinnati Bengals

What Ourlads NFL Scouting Services said about ANDRE SMITH: Alabama, 6040 332 5.30. Junior entry. Three-year starter. Rare arm length. Top heavy. Good feet to kick step, shuffle, and slide. Plays with a wide stance. Flashes a strong punch. Can stone a defensive tackle or pass rusher. Will lean, overextend, and waist bend at times. Explosive in the run game. Initial quickness is above average but he doesn’t always follow through. Shows some ability to combine functional strength with quickness after first step. Can get movement on the goal line. Plays high and loses his knee bend as the game goes on. Flashes wall off change of direction and recoverability. Smith flashes the profile of an All-Pro tackle or guard, but every critical factor and position specific that grades out as a first year starter, he demonstrates inconsistency. Most of the inconsistencies come from laziness and a breakdown of technique. He will overextend and go to the ground. Lacks a sense of urgency and becomes complacent with his game. Shows some natural strength but can be leveraged back to quarterback when he loses knee bend. Will drop his hands in pass protection. Needs technique work on the wide rush. Once he gets his hands on the defender he can control him. Did not work out at the Combine. Numerous red flags including lack of accountability and keeping his weight under control. Classic boom or bust. Immature underachiever that promises to be a high maintenance player. Grade is based on flashes. First round. (A-35 3/8, H-9 3/4, BP-19, 10-1.83).

Andre Smith, 2011 Undrafted Free Agent, Tightend

Smith, Andre Virginia Tech 6042 271 4.80
Started 25 games in his career. Was Tyrod Taylor’s favorite red
zone target, catching five touchdown passes. A big target with
soft hands. Lines up at H-back, wing back, slot, and at the
conventional tight end position next to the tackle. Can adjust
and block on the run. Looks the part as the classic long-armed
and big handed receiver. However he has some technique flaws
that need to be cleaned up including ending up on the ground on
base blocks. Okay initially into block, but he falls off by
overextending and losing his balance as a waist bender. At times
he looks like a stick and stay blocker (would like to see him
finish better). Not a killer on the down angle blocks or double
teams. Doesn’t bring his feet. Has all the tools of the trade if he
has the desire to improve his blocking.
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