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Round 4 Pick 120: Brandon Smith, LB, Penn State


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2 minutes ago, WOW!! said:

Finally another Big MLB and stop with these Midgets in the Middle..

So he's a MLB. I was wondering whether he was an ILB or OLB. Thank you for clearing that up. I'm not able to watch the draft. I just got/saw a notice on my phone and saying Panthers draft  LB from Penn State via trade.

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11 minutes ago, SCO96 said:

So he's a MLB. I was wondering whether he was an ILB or OLB. Thank you for clearing that up. I'm not able to watch the draft. I just got/saw a notice on my phone and saying Panthers draft  LB from Penn State via trade.

I'm not convinced.  I'm wondering if they want him to play the Thomas Davis role here.

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17 minutes ago, SCO96 said:

So he's a MLB. I was wondering whether he was an ILB or OLB. Thank you for clearing that up. I'm not able to watch the draft. I just got/saw a notice on my phone and saying Panthers draft  LB from Penn State via trade.

He can play all positions but Smith himself said he expects to play OLB.

He reminds me a lot of Manny Lawson. Their versatility, speed, athleticism, aggressiveness, etc.

Putting their tape beside each other and the players almost looks identical. For Smith it’s just going to be about development and consistency.

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46 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

His issue is processing.  However, a 5 star recruit who probably was always able to get by on his athleticism (like Cam) so his processing is not as developed as someone who needs it to compete.

Not Luke Kuechly, then...but who is?

(besides Luke Kuechly)

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