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NFL Draft 2023 Rumors: Nolan Smith Could Be Top-8 Pick After Combine Performance

Georgia edge-rusher Nolan Smith, who wowed onlookers with a tremendous NFL Scouting Combine performance, could be selected in the top eight in the upcoming draft.

Peter Schrager of Fox Sports made those remarks on the Pat McAfee Show Wednesday:

Pat McAfee @PatMcAfeeShow

"I'm told that Nolan Smith could go in the top eight and I haven't seen him in any of these Mock Drafts" ~ <a href="https://twitter.com/PSchrags?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSchrags</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PMSLive?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PMSLive</a> <a href="https://t.co/dis4VBcJ9T">pic.twitter.com/dis4VBcJ9T</a>

Smith showcased a tremendous athletic profile during February's combine, as noted by Kent Lee Platte of Pro Football Network:

Kent Lee Platte @MathBomb

Nolan Smith is a DE prospect in the 2023 draft class.