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NFL Draft Profile: Mississippi State DE Preston Smith

As part of our coverage leading up to the 2015 NFL Draft we will provide profiles of 200 prospects, including what the scouts around the league are saying and video interviews with each player.

Preston Smith (DE), Mississippi State

6’5” | 271 lbs.

2014 stats:

48 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks, 2 interceptions, 1 touchdown

Projection:

2nd round

What scouts are saying:

"Boasts an impressive wingspan and heavy hands to engage and dispose of blockers, using an array of rush moves to tear through blocks.