2022 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT REPORT
- Name: Tyler Smith
- Position: Offensive Tackle
- School: Tulsa
- Height: 6'5"
- Weight: 324lbs
Film Watched: Ohio State 2021, Houston 2021, Cincinnati 2020
Pro's:
- A true beast. A mountain of a man whose size is matched by his scary levels of aggression
- Truly dominant core strength; disposes of people with ease with his long, powerful arms
- Good knee bend into contact that allows him to drive through with his legs
- Plenty of sand in his pants, and is barely moved when rushers try to beat him with power
- All kinds of nasty – loves nothing more than burying opponents into the ground
- Remarkable athleticism for a man his size; ran a 5.02 second forty yard dash at the combine
- Has enough lateral mobility to get enough depth on his pass sets
- Surprising change of direction speed to accommodate counters and double moves
Tyler Smith is a OT prospect in the 2022 draft class. He scored an unofficial 8.76 RAS at the Combine out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 143 out of 1146 OT from 1987 to 2022. https://t.co/zOkj8K3B1j #RAS via @Mathbomb pic.twitter.com/BMUXH7XwQK
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) March 5, 2022
Con's:
- A wild animal that needs to be tamed – savvy defenders will use his aggression against him
- Overeager at the snap, and too many false starts on his resume
- Moments of imbalance as he careens across the turf, leaning forward, his body over his toes
- Dismisses technique in favour of brute strength – feet all over the place coming out of his stance
- Hand timing and placement inconsistent
- Unnecessary holding penalties where his will to punish trumps winning the rep
The Verdict:
“Woah. Tyler Smith is something else! An angry man in a huge body, Smith was built to move people against their will, and takes great pleasure in doing so. The sheer power he possesses makes him a real mauler in the run game, and someone who will not be beaten physically in pass protection. What makes Smith a truly intriguing prospect is that he has sufficient mobility to be able to compete with speed rushers, and he stands to get even more dominant if he’s able to add a little composure to his game and clean up a myriad of technique issues. Some teams may see him primarily as a guard, but with the length he brings to the league I’d argue he is tested at right tackle first - Smith’s size and versatility will see him drafted early on day two.”
Simon Carroll
Head Of NFL Draft Content
PREDICTION: 2ND ROUND PICK
5/5