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Are Jaylon Smith's comments about his leg strength all smoke and mirrors, or truth?

Notre Dame linebacker Jaylon Smith suffered a grueling injury during the Fiesta Bowl. Once projected to be a Top 5 pick in the NFL Draft, Smith is making comments which are making fans wonder if he could be ready earlier than originally planned.

Talented linebacker and draft prospect Jaylon Smith of Notre Dame suffered an ill-timed injury three months ago during the Fiesta Bowl, just as his draft stock was rising and he seemed at the top of his game. The gruesome ACL/LCL tear has made it unlikely he will be able to play a complete rookie season in the NFL.