Butch Davis never got a chance to coach Jonnu Smith. But the new FIU coach has been impressed with the former Panthers tight end, who has been busy preparing for the NFL Draft.
Davis said he got good feedback on Smith from many of the 24 NFL representatives who showed up for FIU’s Pro Day last month.
Smith, a 6-3, 250-pounder, has good speed for his position (4.62) and excellent leaping ability (38-inch vertical).
“There was a lot of buzz from scouts — they were very impressed with Jonnu,” Davis said. “He may be one of those guys who is [moving] up the draft board.