The Buccaneers have been busy lately as they are starting to bring draft prospects in for visits over the next couple of weeks in preparation for the upcoming draft. One of the new names added to the list is North Carolina Central cornerback Ryan Smith where the Bucs had one of their scouts at Smith's pro day workout per Greg Auman.
Smith is projected as late day 3 pick and could be one of the sleepers in this draft after a very strong pro day performance. Smith has 4.4 speed, to go with 36 inch vertical and did the three cone in 6.88 seconds. Smith has a scheduled visit with the Bucs according to Aaron Wilson of nationalfootballpost.comBucs had college scout Tony Hardie at N.C. Central pro day today. 26 NFL teams there with DB Ryan Smith as the main draw ...— Greg Auman (@gregauman) March 23, 2016
Smith has good size for corner at 6'0 190lbs and broke school records with 168 tackles and kick return average with 28.1. Smith returned his first career kickoff for 95 yard touchdown, so Smith would bring versatility. Had 31 pass breakups (24 pass defense, 7 ints) which is pretty good in 42 starts. Smith has really work hard to get where he is now as going into his freshman year he only weighed 155lbs and only played one year of high school football. Smith is hoping to go earlier than expected per Jonathan Jones.North Carolina Central defensive back Ryan Smith to visit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 23, 2016
“I pray I get drafted at a higher round than people expect,” Smith said. “My motto is shock the world. Wherever I go, I’m going to be grateful, regardless.”Smith is someone that you want to root for, and wont have to worry about him working hard. Bucs need guys like this similar to Ali Marpet last year, this would be another solid pick.
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