I was excited about Ito Smith as a draft prospect coming out of Southern Miss. I liked his versatility as a receiver and a runner, and he’s stepped up in the wake of Devonta Freeman’s injuries.
Smith has done so well, in fact, that he has an opportunity to add his name to the Falcons’ record books with a touchdown on Sunday.
Smith’s stats aren’t eye-popping. He has 80 rushing yards on 21 carries and 67 receiving yards on 18 catches. But he managed to get into the end zone in consecutive games against the Bengals and the Steelers.