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NFL Draft Analysis: Cornerback Korel Smith has the size and athleticism to gain the attention of NFL teams

Smith played 49 games while at FAU and was a part of the C-USA Championship teams in 2017 and 2019.

University Press sotck photo of cornerback Korel Smith.

Korel Smith is among the list of prospects to be selected for the 2022 NFL draft. The five-foot-10, 174-pound cornerback played 49 games for FAU from his freshman year in 2017 to his senior year in 2021.

Smith had a solid career with the Owls, totaling 111 tackles, five sacks, four interceptions, and 13 defended passes. His highlight season came from his senior year, where he made 46 tackles, six deflected passes, two sacks and one forced fumble in 12 games.