Christopher Smith has all of the top traits that NFL teams are looking for: Football IQ and instincts, incredible range, and he is a good tackler. His size may become an issue of some debate, but the man has every tool that NFL teams want in a safety. His speed and athletic prowess are great too, and he looks like he could be the next Georgia Bulldog to smash the NFL Combine this March.

HT: 5111
WT: 190
Year: Super Senior
High School: Hapeville Charter (Atlanta, GA)
Rating: 4-star (0.8991)

Christopher Smith scouting notes

Pros:

• Very solid athlete. Has excellent speed. 
• Excellent lateral quickness. 
• Crazy change of direction ability. 
• Very solid tackler. Doesn’t have the cleanest wrap-up, but is very effective in bringing ball carriers down. 
• Works downhill well. Typically takes excellent pursuit angles. 
• Very solid zone coverage player.
• Excellent space defender. Very consistent in the open field. 
• Usually has excellent instincts. Typically in a great position to make a big play. Rarely found out of position.
• Ridiculously fast at recognizing plays. 

Cons:

• Average upper body strength. Part of the weakness in his wrap-up technique comes from his lack of upper body strength. 
• Does tend to jump a little too early and break off his assignment. 
• He entered 2022 with just 16 career starts – he still has a lot of football to see.
• Size isn’t as good as some of the other prospects in the class.