It was a bit of a surprise that former Georiga safety Christopher Smith II was still available in the fifth round of the draft, making him a steal for the Las Vegas Raiders with the 170th pick overall. In fact, Bleacher Report’s Brent Sobleski gave the Raiders an ‘A’ for adding the former Bulldog.
Below is Sobleski’s explanation:
170. Las Vegas Raiders (via New York Jets)
Christopher Smith II, S, Georgia
Strengths: Good recognition and quick trigger, always at full tilt, takes good angles, smooth backpedal
Weaknesses: Poor athleticism, lacks top-end speed, smallish frame doesn’t allow him to play through ball-carriers
The film of a prospect sometimes needs to speak for itself.