Aldon Smith of Missouri ~ 6.5/260
"A tall, extremely long-armed defensive lineman with an athletic-looking frame and impressive explosion in all areas of his game. Possesses natural bend when asked to sit into his stance, coils up well and consistently takes a positive first step off the line and does a nice job keeping his pad level down off the football.
Is a bit inconsistent extending his arms into blocks when run at and at times seems content to simply drop his shoulder and drive his way toward the football. However, seems to really have good instincts when asked to find the football and is very violent with his arms when asked to shed blocks.
At times will allow defenders to gain leverage under him and can be initially driven off the ball. But, fights hard in order to disengage, uses his length and violent hands well to shed and possesses impressive closing range in pursuit.
Is also very sudden and fluid for his size and has the footwork/balance to cleanly side step defenders who are trying to get into his frame, keep himself clean and close quickly on the ball carrier. Breaks down well in space and uses his long pterodactyl-like arms to wrap on his man.
Is a gifted pass rusher who fires off the snap quickly and has a real savvy about his game getting after the quarterback. Plays from both a three- and four-point stance and does a great job quickly getting into the pad level of opposing linemen in the bull rush and initially driving them into the backfield.
Allows his pad level to rise, which negates some of his strength when trying to finish, but is long enough to shed. Does a nice job using his long arms and violent hands in order to keep himself clean, loves to work the club to the outside, slowly playing it off the snap before accelerating past the tackle.
He also has impressive lateral fluidity in balance working the inside arm over and club off his speed rush in order to cleanly side step blocks and accelerate toward the quarterback. Allows his pad level to get upright again once he gains a step and can be slowed through contact, but the motor seems to run well all the time.
Has the ability to drop his pad level when flattening out around the edge once he gains a step, but doesn't often simply work the speed rush to the corner, likes to change gears and directions in order to reach the QB.
Also, is a bear to block inside as a down defensive tackle, played some three-technique and has the first step to shoot gaps inside, but it's his lateral suddenness and length that allows him to consistently slip blocks inside and accelerate toward the quarterback.
Missed some time in 2010 with a fractured fibula in a non-weight bearing bone in his leg and will need to check out medically.
Impression: A downright dominant defensive lineman with an impressive physical skill set and great length. Showcases impress savvy, fluidity and violence as a pass rusher and should be able to further develop in the run game and mature into a potential Pro Bowl-caliber NFL defensive lineman."
Is a bit inconsistent extending his arms into blocks when run at and at times seems content to simply drop his shoulder and drive his way toward the football. However, seems to really have good instincts when asked to find the football and is very violent with his arms when asked to shed blocks.
At times will allow defenders to gain leverage under him and can be initially driven off the ball. But, fights hard in order to disengage, uses his length and violent hands well to shed and possesses impressive closing range in pursuit.
Is also very sudden and fluid for his size and has the footwork/balance to cleanly side step defenders who are trying to get into his frame, keep himself clean and close quickly on the ball carrier. Breaks down well in space and uses his long pterodactyl-like arms to wrap on his man.
Is a gifted pass rusher who fires off the snap quickly and has a real savvy about his game getting after the quarterback. Plays from both a three- and four-point stance and does a great job quickly getting into the pad level of opposing linemen in the bull rush and initially driving them into the backfield.
Allows his pad level to rise, which negates some of his strength when trying to finish, but is long enough to shed. Does a nice job using his long arms and violent hands in order to keep himself clean, loves to work the club to the outside, slowly playing it off the snap before accelerating past the tackle.
He also has impressive lateral fluidity in balance working the inside arm over and club off his speed rush in order to cleanly side step blocks and accelerate toward the quarterback. Allows his pad level to get upright again once he gains a step and can be slowed through contact, but the motor seems to run well all the time.
Has the ability to drop his pad level when flattening out around the edge once he gains a step, but doesn't often simply work the speed rush to the corner, likes to change gears and directions in order to reach the QB.
Also, is a bear to block inside as a down defensive tackle, played some three-technique and has the first step to shoot gaps inside, but it's his lateral suddenness and length that allows him to consistently slip blocks inside and accelerate toward the quarterback.
Missed some time in 2010 with a fractured fibula in a non-weight bearing bone in his leg and will need to check out medically.
Impression: A downright dominant defensive lineman with an impressive physical skill set and great length. Showcases impress savvy, fluidity and violence as a pass rusher and should be able to further develop in the run game and mature into a potential Pro Bowl-caliber NFL defensive lineman."
"Pass Rush: Great length and upper-body development with room to grow and become a top-notch pass rusher. When given the green light to attack the passer, he is able to turn the corner or quickly go outside-in to get a more direct path to the QB. Uses strength to get movement in his bull rush; able to release with his hands to harass a scrambling passer. Moves inside to a three-technique spot on some plays to take advantage of his quickness, as well as his height, to disrupt passing lanes (seven pass breakups in 2009-2010). Jumps over and uses his hands to beat cut blocks.
Run Defense: Potentially strong edge run defender as 4-3 end or 3-4 linebacker. Stays balanced out of his stance, extends his arms to keep distance, able to shed to get to the ball on either side of the block. Good backfield awareness. Willing to lower his shoulder and stand his ground against pulling guards and moving tight ends. Gets down the line while engaged to be involved on inside runs. Beats reach blocks to get into the backfield.
Explosion: Still more potential than practice as a pure outside pass rusher, but shows glimpses of explosive ability on the edge. Pops his man with big swipes to get past blockers. Brings a punch in his bull rush, sometimes knocking back even strong college tackles.
Strength: Plays stronger than his height/weight numbers indicate. Does not give up room when holding the line. Violent with his hands, able to push aside blockers when rushing the passer or shedding to chase ballcarriers. Still requires time in pro strength and conditioning to gain 15-20 pounds before becoming a three-down player as a 4-3 defensive end.
Tackling: Uses his long, strong arms to wrap up quarterbacks and ballcarriers in the backfield; can chop down hard to force fumbles. Speedy chase tackler who closes well for his size due to that length, hustle, and straight-line speed. Misses tackles when leaving his feet early or short-arming (ducking his head and not fully extending.)
Intangibles: Right fibula fractured against San Diego State in October 2010; fracture was high enough above ankle and below the knee so it could heal on its own without surgery. Returned just three weeks later and played hurt for the rest of the season. Only a redshirt sophomore, which is a positive given his upside, but some might view as negative given his relative lack of experience."
Run Defense: Potentially strong edge run defender as 4-3 end or 3-4 linebacker. Stays balanced out of his stance, extends his arms to keep distance, able to shed to get to the ball on either side of the block. Good backfield awareness. Willing to lower his shoulder and stand his ground against pulling guards and moving tight ends. Gets down the line while engaged to be involved on inside runs. Beats reach blocks to get into the backfield.
Explosion: Still more potential than practice as a pure outside pass rusher, but shows glimpses of explosive ability on the edge. Pops his man with big swipes to get past blockers. Brings a punch in his bull rush, sometimes knocking back even strong college tackles.
Strength: Plays stronger than his height/weight numbers indicate. Does not give up room when holding the line. Violent with his hands, able to push aside blockers when rushing the passer or shedding to chase ballcarriers. Still requires time in pro strength and conditioning to gain 15-20 pounds before becoming a three-down player as a 4-3 defensive end.
Tackling: Uses his long, strong arms to wrap up quarterbacks and ballcarriers in the backfield; can chop down hard to force fumbles. Speedy chase tackler who closes well for his size due to that length, hustle, and straight-line speed. Misses tackles when leaving his feet early or short-arming (ducking his head and not fully extending.)
Intangibles: Right fibula fractured against San Diego State in October 2010; fracture was high enough above ankle and below the knee so it could heal on its own without surgery. Returned just three weeks later and played hurt for the rest of the season. Only a redshirt sophomore, which is a positive given his upside, but some might view as negative given his relative lack of experience."
"Pass rush: Few pass rushers have length like Smith and know how to use it. Beats blocks with a good punch and extension to disengage. Shows excellent knee bend, which allows him to dip under offensive tackles when he's working to the outside. Is still developing as a pass rusher. After coming out following his sophomore season, there are parts of Smith's pass rush that are raw. More than anything, he's a speed rusher to the outside. Is still developing counter moves and working to the inside.
Pursuit: Is aggressive in pursuit, especially when going after quarterbacks. Maintains good balance when offensive linemen are knocking him around. Does have trouble shedding if quick blockers can get into his frame. Is an agile player who moves laterally pretty well. Closes with an explosive burst. Because he can move around pretty well, it's easy to see why some consider Smith a good 3-4 outside linebacker candidate.
Run defense: Has reportedly added a good amount of bulk since the season ended. That's good because at times Smith had trouble holding his ground against the run. Plays with decent leverage against the run, but should learn to drop down and gain better leverage. Doesn't have great lower leg drive to drive blockers back. Is much better on backside pursuit when he can change direction and make plays wide.
Strength: As mentioned above, Smith has been getting stronger since the season ended. That should be good for Smith as power is his biggest weak spot. Smith isn't built like a basketball player, but he has a lean, long frame. Doesn't have the strength at the point of attack to split double teams. Although he was used inside in some situations, Smith relied more on his initial burst than speed to shoot the A-gap.
Tackling: Is more of a drag down tackler than a fundamental wrap-up and drive through tackler. Makes up for his fundamental issues with long arms and speed. Uses his agility to move around and finish plays in space.
Technique: Uses his long arms pretty well to avoid cut blocks. When he can't get deep to the outside rushing the passer, will struggle some to disengage. Needs to learn better hand placement to work a counter move. Leverage is only ordinary, but should get better with experience.
Final word: Smith was a sensation as a freshman, but was slowed as a sophomore due to fractured right leg. That caused him to miss the first three weeks of the 2010 season. On the year, he had 48 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks.
Still, Smith is ready for the NFL. He's so intriguing because few possess his ability to get after the passer. In the 4-3, Missouri used him on the inside and outside with good results. If he develops more power, he should be a terror as a 4-3 defensive end. If not, he might work better as a 3-4 outside linebacker."
Pursuit: Is aggressive in pursuit, especially when going after quarterbacks. Maintains good balance when offensive linemen are knocking him around. Does have trouble shedding if quick blockers can get into his frame. Is an agile player who moves laterally pretty well. Closes with an explosive burst. Because he can move around pretty well, it's easy to see why some consider Smith a good 3-4 outside linebacker candidate.
Run defense: Has reportedly added a good amount of bulk since the season ended. That's good because at times Smith had trouble holding his ground against the run. Plays with decent leverage against the run, but should learn to drop down and gain better leverage. Doesn't have great lower leg drive to drive blockers back. Is much better on backside pursuit when he can change direction and make plays wide.
Strength: As mentioned above, Smith has been getting stronger since the season ended. That should be good for Smith as power is his biggest weak spot. Smith isn't built like a basketball player, but he has a lean, long frame. Doesn't have the strength at the point of attack to split double teams. Although he was used inside in some situations, Smith relied more on his initial burst than speed to shoot the A-gap.
Tackling: Is more of a drag down tackler than a fundamental wrap-up and drive through tackler. Makes up for his fundamental issues with long arms and speed. Uses his agility to move around and finish plays in space.
Technique: Uses his long arms pretty well to avoid cut blocks. When he can't get deep to the outside rushing the passer, will struggle some to disengage. Needs to learn better hand placement to work a counter move. Leverage is only ordinary, but should get better with experience.
Final word: Smith was a sensation as a freshman, but was slowed as a sophomore due to fractured right leg. That caused him to miss the first three weeks of the 2010 season. On the year, he had 48 tackles, 10 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks.
Still, Smith is ready for the NFL. He's so intriguing because few possess his ability to get after the passer. In the 4-3, Missouri used him on the inside and outside with good results. If he develops more power, he should be a terror as a 4-3 defensive end. If not, he might work better as a 3-4 outside linebacker."
"What a nice surprise Aldon Smith has been for the Missouri Tigers. The former Raytown Senior High School standout made his impact as a pure pass rusher for Missouri in his first two seasons after red-shirting as a true freshman. Smith is a versatile pass rusher.
Smith was a three star recruit coming out of high school, and is now being talked about as a potential first round draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He has compiled 17 sacks in two seasons at Missouri, and while he is a raw prospect, he has quite a bit of upside.
Strengths
Smith is one of the more athletic pass rushers entering the 2011 NFL Draft. He’s very quick off of the snap, and has an excellent swim move to penetrate the line of scrimmage. He gets up field in a hurry and does a nice job moving laterally as well as playing in space. He has very long arms, and he does a nice job of using them to separate from the opposition. He has a non-stop motor, playing extremely hard from the first snap of the game, to the very last. He will be a load to handle against slower offensive tackles which lack a great initial punch at the next level.
Weaknesses
Despite his 260 pound listing, he doesn’t look the part, and Smith isn’t very strong. He only seems to have his swim move and relies often on pure athleticism and quickness off the edge to get into the backfield. He will most likely make the transition to a 3-4 outside linebacker, and he will need to improve in coverage as he’s just mediocre when dropping back. He will struggle against bullying tackles because of his lack of overall strength. He could use work in breaking down and tackling in the open field, as he tends to look stiff at times, and he will get bullied against the run. He is quite raw, and will need to become a more versatile player at the next level.
Draft Range
It’s quite tough to see where Smith’s value lies as of now. Some have him as a Top 10 prospect, and others as low as the early 3rd round. Personally, I see him as a late first/early second round talent with potential to be one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. He could sneak into the Top 20 with an excellent NFL Combine, as well. As of now, I see him slipping to the 45th pick in the NFL Draft to San Francisco, and no later than that. Tampa Bay, Baltimore, New England, New York (Jets), and Pittsburgh could all look to grab him in the late first.
NFL Comparison: Terrell Suggs
Smith was a three star recruit coming out of high school, and is now being talked about as a potential first round draft pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He has compiled 17 sacks in two seasons at Missouri, and while he is a raw prospect, he has quite a bit of upside.
Strengths
Smith is one of the more athletic pass rushers entering the 2011 NFL Draft. He’s very quick off of the snap, and has an excellent swim move to penetrate the line of scrimmage. He gets up field in a hurry and does a nice job moving laterally as well as playing in space. He has very long arms, and he does a nice job of using them to separate from the opposition. He has a non-stop motor, playing extremely hard from the first snap of the game, to the very last. He will be a load to handle against slower offensive tackles which lack a great initial punch at the next level.
Weaknesses
Despite his 260 pound listing, he doesn’t look the part, and Smith isn’t very strong. He only seems to have his swim move and relies often on pure athleticism and quickness off the edge to get into the backfield. He will most likely make the transition to a 3-4 outside linebacker, and he will need to improve in coverage as he’s just mediocre when dropping back. He will struggle against bullying tackles because of his lack of overall strength. He could use work in breaking down and tackling in the open field, as he tends to look stiff at times, and he will get bullied against the run. He is quite raw, and will need to become a more versatile player at the next level.
Draft Range
It’s quite tough to see where Smith’s value lies as of now. Some have him as a Top 10 prospect, and others as low as the early 3rd round. Personally, I see him as a late first/early second round talent with potential to be one of the best pass rushers in the NFL. He could sneak into the Top 20 with an excellent NFL Combine, as well. As of now, I see him slipping to the 45th pick in the NFL Draft to San Francisco, and no later than that. Tampa Bay, Baltimore, New England, New York (Jets), and Pittsburgh could all look to grab him in the late first.
NFL Comparison: Terrell Suggs
"Bio: Two-year starter awarded all-Conference honors each of the last two years. Totals last year included 48/10/5.5, one interception and two pass break-ups. Played in 10 games, missing three games because of a fractured leg. Freshman totals included 64/19/11.5, earning him All-American honors.
Positive: Explosive game-changing player with incredible upside. Athletic and very quick in all his actions. Immediately changes direction, displays speed out to the flanks and effective in pursuit. Flashes on the scene out of nowhere and plays with suddenness. Bends his knees, gets off the snap with a quick first step, and fires through the small openings of the offensive line. Plays assignment football, remains disciplined, and does more than just aimlessly rush up the field. Can drop off the line and make plays in space. Fluid moving in reverse.
Negative: Lacks natural bulk and can be turned off the line by a single blocker on running downs. Must improve the use of his hands and do a better job using them to protect himself.
Analysis: Smith arrived on the scene in 2009 and made an immediate impact in the Big 12 as one of the league's better defenders. He possesses terrific size and growth potential and has the versatility to be used in a variety of positions. Smith is an athletic player who makes a tremendous amount of plays in the box and up the field, and he will quickly produce in the NFL for a creative defensive coordinator who puts him in positions to be successful."
Positive: Explosive game-changing player with incredible upside. Athletic and very quick in all his actions. Immediately changes direction, displays speed out to the flanks and effective in pursuit. Flashes on the scene out of nowhere and plays with suddenness. Bends his knees, gets off the snap with a quick first step, and fires through the small openings of the offensive line. Plays assignment football, remains disciplined, and does more than just aimlessly rush up the field. Can drop off the line and make plays in space. Fluid moving in reverse.
Negative: Lacks natural bulk and can be turned off the line by a single blocker on running downs. Must improve the use of his hands and do a better job using them to protect himself.
Analysis: Smith arrived on the scene in 2009 and made an immediate impact in the Big 12 as one of the league's better defenders. He possesses terrific size and growth potential and has the versatility to be used in a variety of positions. Smith is an athletic player who makes a tremendous amount of plays in the box and up the field, and he will quickly produce in the NFL for a creative defensive coordinator who puts him in positions to be successful."
"Positives: Very productive, 64 tackles, 19 for loss and a school record 11.5 sacks as a redshirt freshman... Big 12 Freshman of the Year and Freshman All-American... Good height... Very solid pass rusher... Good burst off the line... Good snap instincts... Can get around the edge... Solid swim move... Uses his hands well... Long arms... Will effect passing lanes when he cannot reach QB... Can be used on defensive line stunts... Plays well in space... Solid versus the run... Good change of direction ability... Effective tackler... Plays with good intensity... High motor... Has the frame to add 10-12 lbs... Has a lot of potential, has only been playing football since he was a junior in high school.
Negatives: Needs to expand pass rushing repertoire... No bull rush... Pass rush tendencies will become predictable... Lacks strength and bulk... Needs to work on hand technique... Can be washed out against the run... A bit of a tweener... Would project as an OLB for a 3-4 team... Has not been asked to drop into coverage... Is stiff in the open field... Fractured fibula sidelined him for three games this season."
Negatives: Needs to expand pass rushing repertoire... No bull rush... Pass rush tendencies will become predictable... Lacks strength and bulk... Needs to work on hand technique... Can be washed out against the run... A bit of a tweener... Would project as an OLB for a 3-4 team... Has not been asked to drop into coverage... Is stiff in the open field... Fractured fibula sidelined him for three games this season."
"Strengths: Outstanding natural athlete with an NFL pass rusher build. Long arms and big hands which he uses well to keep blockers off of his body. Explosive off of the ball and fast in pursuit with an excellent closing burst. Protects his legs well and is hard to knock off his feet. Sheds well and stays alive in plays. Dynamic pass rusher who can turn the corner. Times his stunts very well and gets pressure up the interior. Lines up at DT on passing downs and will occasionally stand up as an OLB and drop in coverage. Plays with leverage and holds his ground vs. TEs & Fullbacks and is solid versus the run. Plays hard all the time and has great upside. Has the frame to add more size/strength.
Weaknesses: Lean for a DE and doesn't have much experience as a LB, to which he's suited. Strong but not big enough to stand in versus OTs. Lacks polish as a pass rusher and must improve his technique and develop a counter move inside. Talented but raw.
Projection: Mid-first round pick as a pass rushing DE/OLB with tremendous potential. Will contribute immediately as a situational pass rusher."
Weaknesses: Lean for a DE and doesn't have much experience as a LB, to which he's suited. Strong but not big enough to stand in versus OTs. Lacks polish as a pass rusher and must improve his technique and develop a counter move inside. Talented but raw.
Projection: Mid-first round pick as a pass rushing DE/OLB with tremendous potential. Will contribute immediately as a situational pass rusher."
"Aldon Smith redshirted in 2008 and thus is eligible for the 2011 NFL Draft. After being told by NFL evaluators that he was projected as a second round pick, the 6-4 defensive end and outside linebacker opted to skip out on his last two seasons at Missouri and give the NFL a shot. An injury in 2010 that caused Smith to miss three games is a major concern since he has relatively little game experience compared to many fellow defensive ends. The one thing Smith does have is potential.
During Smith's two years in Columbia, he put up some superb numbers. As a redshirt freshman in 2010 he tallied 64 tackles, 19.0 tackles-for-loss and 11.5 sacks. As a result he was named to just about everybody's First-Team Freshman All-American squad and won the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year award. In 2010 Smith was facing more double teams, but he still managed to tally 48 tackles, 10.0 tackles-for-loss and 5.5 sacks in just ten games. This time Smith earned some more postseason accolades, including Big 12 First-Team honors.
Smith certainly has the skills to move up into the first round -- he is quick and strong and is one of those players who will perform well across the board in the pre-draft workouts. Having potential is nice, but Smith has proven that he can get to the quarterback. His youth and lack of experience may not make him an immediate impact player, but he could be a dominating pass rusher sooner than later."
During Smith's two years in Columbia, he put up some superb numbers. As a redshirt freshman in 2010 he tallied 64 tackles, 19.0 tackles-for-loss and 11.5 sacks. As a result he was named to just about everybody's First-Team Freshman All-American squad and won the Big 12 Defensive Freshman of the Year award. In 2010 Smith was facing more double teams, but he still managed to tally 48 tackles, 10.0 tackles-for-loss and 5.5 sacks in just ten games. This time Smith earned some more postseason accolades, including Big 12 First-Team honors.
Smith certainly has the skills to move up into the first round -- he is quick and strong and is one of those players who will perform well across the board in the pre-draft workouts. Having potential is nice, but Smith has proven that he can get to the quarterback. His youth and lack of experience may not make him an immediate impact player, but he could be a dominating pass rusher sooner than later."
"Skinny: The Big XII Freshman of the Year as voted by the conference’s coaches was also a Second Team All-Big XII selection by the Associated Press in what was one of the best rookie seasons in 2009, regardless of position. One of the top prospects coming out of the state of Missouri, Smith exceeded the hype as a red-shirt freshman by setting a Missouri single-season record with 11.5 sacks, good enough for third in the conference.
He was electric coming off the edge, using his explosive first step, agility, and long arms to beat offensive linemen and penetrate the line of scrimmage. In addition to his top-notch athleticism Smith plays with a high motor; he’s relentless when getting after the quarterback and when he smells a sack he has the closing speed to get all the way to the quarterback. If he continues to develop physically, improve his bull rush, add a variety of moves, and work on his hand technique the Missouri product could be downright unblockable as a pass rusher.
Smith also proved to be productive as a run stopper, making an impressive 64 tackles as a freshman including 7.5 for a loss against the run, which is why his rookie campaign was so special. The Tiger is blessed with great length at 6’5”, prototypical for a defensive end. However, at 255 pounds he will need to add some bulk if he is to fit the mold of an NFL trench man, although some believe he may be athletic enough to make the move to outside linebacker in a three-four scheme where he could be a force coming off the edge. Smith will be draft eligible following the 2009 season and while he figures to return for the 2011 season at the very least, depending on how quickly he progresses in all aspects of his game the Missouri native could be temped by the NFL riches."
He was electric coming off the edge, using his explosive first step, agility, and long arms to beat offensive linemen and penetrate the line of scrimmage. In addition to his top-notch athleticism Smith plays with a high motor; he’s relentless when getting after the quarterback and when he smells a sack he has the closing speed to get all the way to the quarterback. If he continues to develop physically, improve his bull rush, add a variety of moves, and work on his hand technique the Missouri product could be downright unblockable as a pass rusher.
Smith also proved to be productive as a run stopper, making an impressive 64 tackles as a freshman including 7.5 for a loss against the run, which is why his rookie campaign was so special. The Tiger is blessed with great length at 6’5”, prototypical for a defensive end. However, at 255 pounds he will need to add some bulk if he is to fit the mold of an NFL trench man, although some believe he may be athletic enough to make the move to outside linebacker in a three-four scheme where he could be a force coming off the edge. Smith will be draft eligible following the 2009 season and while he figures to return for the 2011 season at the very least, depending on how quickly he progresses in all aspects of his game the Missouri native could be temped by the NFL riches."
Fanatical FootBall Fiend on Aldon Smith
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Aldon Smith is the most explosive Pass Rusher in this entire Draft Class.
He is a potentially devastating Weapon, with a rich Repertoire of moves, and blessed with natural Burst, Grace, Fluidity, Lateral Agility, and Speed.
And he's got the frame and the mentality to develop into a solid Run Defender.
Upside: Super Star.
Ascending Star!!
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Aldon Smith is the most explosive Pass Rusher in this entire Draft Class.
He is a potentially devastating Weapon, with a rich Repertoire of moves, and blessed with natural Burst, Grace, Fluidity, Lateral Agility, and Speed.
And he's got the frame and the mentality to develop into a solid Run Defender.
Upside: Super Star.
Ascending Star!!
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