From now until the 2025 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Georgia WR Arian Smith.
No. 11 Arian Smith/WR Georgia – 5116, 175 pounds (R-Senior)
Senior Bowl Participant
Measurements
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Arian Smith | 5116/175 | 9 | 31 1/2 | 76 1/4 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Good
– Good athletic ability with world-class long speed
– Willing blocker with good technique, plays bigger than his size in this area
– Solid release off the line, able to work through jams or win with speed
– Good vision navigating through traffic for yards after the catch
The Bad
– Doesn’t always maximize his long speed
– Undersized frame
– Extensive injury history
– Awkward and clunky fakes in his routes
– Stop-start and change of direction are slower than you’d like, not very twitchy as an athlete
– Just adequate lateral agility
– Not adept at creating separation out of his breaks
– Inconsistent hands with a lot of drop issues (10 in 2024)
– Runs into defensive backs at the top of his routes, slowing him down
– Poor play strength, goes down with any level of contact
Bio
– Four-star prospect out of Lakeland HS in Bradley, FL; top-50 prospect nationally
– Played RB, QB, WR, DB throughout high school until focusing on receiver his senior year
– Champion track sprinter in high school, also competed in track in college; 100m, 200m, long jump
– Ran a 10.