Round 6 (B) Shi Smith - WR - S. Carolina

[Jackofalltrades]

Could he also get time as a returner?

[MHS831]

Cover us now in our 5 WR set---beahches

[mcsmoak]

2 minutes ago, Fox007 said:

Slot can play for real not just STs

4.43 and not weak at all. strong for his size

Great hands too, made some wild one handed catches last year.   

[TheSpecialJuan]

Replaces Pharoh Cooper's role 

[Icege]

Marshall to replace Robbie next season, Shi Smith to be take Curtis Samuel's old role on the offense if he can supplant David Moore?

OH LAWD

[Shocker]

Curtis Samuel replacement

[TheSpecialJuan]

[Jay Roosevelt]

This draft...

[TheSpecialJuan]

[t96]

8 minutes ago, PhillyB said:

return guy?

Looks like it. Good pick.

[GOAT]

damn I love this pick...another Smith at receiver. A dog like him too!

 

 

[Rags]

Oh hey this is a great pick up. He improved a LOT in 2020 and thought he could've been taken a round or two higher.

He was loved on the USC campus and his work ethic was highly praised. Can be a return guy this year and develop into our slot guy as early as next year.

What the fug this draft has been great.

[Michael G]

6 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Replaces Pharoh Cooper's role 

He'll be better in the passing game. Good Choice!

[rayzor]

https://www.si.com/nfl/seahawks/gm-report/seahawks-2021-draft-profile-shi-smith

Strengths

Smith is one of the fastest receivers in this draft class. Among the pro day results around the country, Smith owns the fourth-fastest 40-yard dash time at 4.33. He combines his elite speed with soft, 9^3/4-inch hands. 

The South Carolina product is athletic and aware, presenting good coordination when the ball is in the air and headed his direction. He uses his 5-foot-10, 186-pound frame to make adjustments to errant throws and make contested catches. As a route runner, his speed and shiftiness pay dividends. 

His skillset also plays well in the return game or on gadget plays such as reverses. His game-changing speed bodes well in a host of different situations. 

Despite inconsistent play at quarterback for the majority of his Gamecocks career, Smith accumulated 2,204 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns in four seasons. In the return game, he averaged 21.9 yards per kickoff return in 2019. 

He missed just four games in four years at South Carolina, testifying to his durability. 

Weaknesses

Despite his awareness and use of his body, his frame is, as noted, rather small. At times, he attempts to play bigger than he is instead of using his strengths like speed and athleticism. 

Due to his lack of size and overall strength, he can get out-muscled at the line of scrimmage or on a deep ball while fighting with longer, stronger defensive backs.