Ole Miss defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche is one of the most polarizing prospects in the 2016 NFL draft, but former longtime NFL defensive end Chuck Smith – who now works as a pass-rush “trainer” – thinks Nkemdiche is a “great kid” who is “underdeveloped” as a pass rusher.
Smith has worked with, among others, Robert Mathis, Aaron Donald, Robert Quinn and Von Miller. Nkemdiche recently trained with Smith in Orlando, and Smith was highly impressed with Nkemdiche’s athleticism. But Smith also says Nkemdiche needs work.
“I think one of the first things I noticed in Rob is that he was underdeveloped as a pass rusher.