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Tyron Smith

Tyron Smith
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Offensive Tackle

USC


College Position: Offensive Tackle
School: USC
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-6
Weight: 285
Birthdate: 12-12-1990
Draft Projection: Mid First
Overall Rank: 18
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Offensive Tackle (4)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2011 Draft by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1st round with the #9 pick.
Jerry Jones selects his first Round One offensive lineman of his career in Smith, who played right tackle for the Trojans but projects to the left side at the next level. Long armed and very athletic, he could be the best tackle in this draft when it's all said and done. Still raw technique-wise, Smith showed the ability to dominate in the Pac-10 and could have time to learn behind veteran Doug Free if the Cowboys so choose. The Cowboys tried hard to trade this selection, so some will be led to wonder how much they really wanted to select Smith or if they just settled on him.

Combine Results



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Strengths

  • One of the most athletic offensive tackles in the 2011 NFL Draft
  • Quick feet - good kick slide and mirrors well in pass pro
  • Fast and agile - can get to the 2nd level and get outside on screens
  • Good footwork - light on his feet
  • Displays a nice burst off the ball
  • Ideal height and length
   

Weaknesses

  • Lacks ideal bulk - just 280 lbs
  • Needs to get stronger especially in the lower body to get a better push in ground game and anchor better in pass pro
  • Does not possess a strong hand punch
  • Possesses left tackle skills but played right tackle at USC which will make for an adjustment at the next level
  • Durability - battled injuries throughout the 2010 season
  • Was academically ineligible for a game in 2009

News

Offensive Linemen Primer - Jan 25 (Jared Counterman)
Top 10 Prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft - Jun 10 (Jared Counterman)
2011 NFL Draft Recap: NFC East Grades - May 12 (Fran Duffy)
2011 NFL Draft: Fran Duffy's Final Mock Draft - Apr 28 (Fran Duffy)
Six Bold Predictions for the First Round of the 2011 NFL Draft - Apr 27 (Chris Maier)
2011 NFL Draft Preview: Offensive Tackle - Apr 13 (Jared Counterman)
2011 NFL Draft Pick Analysis: Which Positions Provide the Best Value - Mar 17 (Fran Duffy)
2011 Scouting Combine: O-Line and Tight End Workout Buzz - Feb 26 (Chris Maier)
2011 NFL Scouting Combine: Who and What To Watch - Feb 22 (Chris Maier)
2011 Scouting Combine: The Underwear Olympians - Offense - Feb 16 (Chris Maier)
2011 NFL Draft: Confirmed Underclassmen - Jan 6 (Chris Maier)
2011 NFL Mock Draft: Post-Christmas Edition (2 Rounds) - Dec 30 (Chris Maier)
USC OT Tyron Smith and DT Jurell Casey Declare for 2011 NFL Draft - Dec 16 (Chris Maier)

Mock Draft Results

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TEJimmy GrahamNO152.20
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