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Jets signing WR Vyncint Smith off Texans' practice squad, Tyron Johnson expected to replace him 

Vyncint Smith  joins Jets active roster, per NFL sources, after displaying speed and big play ability as a rookie with Texans, including TD against Eagles

The Texans wanted to keep Smith, per sources, but the opportunity with the Jets was a good one given the injuries they've endured at wide receiver.

 

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makes sense. He probably injured it watching a kickoff fly over his head.

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via Athletic  How Demaryius Thomas’ recommendation helped land speedy wideout Vyncint Smith with the Jets FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — Vyncint Smith owes Demaryius Thomas dinner. He figures it’s the

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They need WRs that can play on the outside besides Anderson....DThomas is questionable at this point and they obviously aren't sold on Malone, yet

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By Lance Zierlein  NFL Analyst

Draft Projection  Rounds 6-7

NFL Comparison  Laurent Robinson

Overview

Traits-based prospect with outstanding combination of size, speed, and explosiveness to make a team, but lacking in the fundamentals to contribute early on. Smith should be able to improve his route-work quickly, but improving ball skills and instincts will be a more difficult challenge for whoever takes him on the third day of the draft. Smith's traits could lead him to a role of field-stretcher with underneath routes to complement that role. He's a better athlete than receiver at this point and could take a couple of years to develop.

Strengths

Impressive combination of size, speed, and explosive traits. Ran a 4.36 forty with a 39.5-inch vertical leap at his pro day. Feet are light and bouncy when side-stepping press and accelerating up the field

Timed speed matches tape speed with ability to climb past cornerbacks quickly. Showed ability to create separation and long touchdown opportunities with deep speed. Used as catch-and-run option. Juicy with ability to split defenders and hit the chunk play on slants. Has wiggle to make first responders miss after the catch. Works for positioning and sustain when asked to run block

Weaknesses

Excessive choppy steps to get into his breaks gives away route intentions. Doesn't always impose his speed on cornerback and force the early retreat for comeback routes. Will need time to fine-tune his routes and acclimate to additional branches on the route tree. Not a natural hands catcher and allows throws to crowd his frame. Ball skills are below average. Takes too long to adjust to off-target deep throws when tracking. Needs to improve win percentage on contested catches down the field

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"You take him and develop him. Hell, I just watched a couple of plays on him today because (the College Director of Scouting) asked me to. I can work with fast and athletic. I can't work with slow and stiff." - NFC WR coach

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/vyncint-smith?id=3219534d-4978-1011-ecc9-47e1c07540e5&akmobile=android&akcarrier=other

 

Scouts like Smith’s 6-foot-3 frame and speed, which he has been working on at Velocity in Charlotte. At USC's Pro Day, he also displayed his 39.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-10 broad jump. The biggest question mark on Smith is the competition level he went up against in college, but he is eager to prove he belongs in the NFL.

"My ceiling is really high. I'm not raw but I'm not polished. Me being from a small school, I have a lot more to learn to take my game to the next level."

Smith got his start in the sport playing flag football in the sixth grade on a military base in Leavenworth, Kan., where his dad was stationed. Vernon Smith was a drill sergeant, and the family moved frequently. Vyncint was born in Germany and lived in Kansas, Georgia and two stints in South Carolina growing up.

Smith didn’t get a ton of interest coming out of high school. His dream was to play at South Carolina, which wanted him as a walk-on. He had interest from FCS programs and offers from Division II schools Tusculum and Limestone, which was starting a program.

“Sometimes they overlook guys. But it got him motivated,” Summers said. “He is going to prove to people he could go make it at a smaller school. That is what is driving him.”

Smith said getting passed over by bigger schools was motivation for him, and he proved that during his time at Limestone.

Smith got on the field right away for the Saints and played his final two seasons under Mike Furrey, who played in the NFL for three teams. He credits Furrey, who became the receivers coach for the Bears in January, with helping his development on the field and also reading various coverages.

At Limestone, he caught 153 passes for 2,371 yards and 11 TDs. This season, he set career highs in receptions (49) and yards (849) and was a second-team all-conference selection.

“He wanted us to be like any Division I receiver out there and challenged us,” Smith said. “He helped me tremendously, breaking down film and defenses. He went through all the defenses so we would see those coverages in the game we would be able to change our routes out there.

“That definitely impresses the scouts when I can explain all that in a play.”

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The Houston Texans were forced to rely on their undrafted free agent wide receivers down the stretch of the NFL season.

Feb 21, 2019 

The Houston Texans signed Division II wide receiver Vyncint Smith from Limestone College after the 2018 NFL Draft concluded. At 6-foot-3, Smith was a raw prospect going into the NFL, but he offered intriguing at such physical position. Smith ran a 4.36 40 yard dash in his Pro Day, and it was evident to the coaches and fans throughout training camp and the preseason games.

Smith showed his potential in the preseason as a vertical threat, through four preseason games as he had four receptions for 94 receiving yards and a touchdown reception. Although a small sample size in the preseason, he averaged 23.5 yards a reception. His promising preseason allowed him to beat 2016 former third-rounder Braxton Miller.

Smith was in a reserve role throughout the majority of the regular season but injuries to Will Fuller and Demaryius Thomas opened up the opportunity for more playing time in the offense. Smith finished the season appearing in 7 games and starting the final game of the regular season. He had five receptions for 91 receiving yards, a touchdown, and averaging 18.2 receiving yards per reception.

His inexperience in the NFL kept him from making an impact in the playoffs, but his ability to be a vertical threat in the passing game is an important attribute to have in the NFL. Smith has the upside to be a good backup receiver for Fuller in the passing game.

Texans also promoted undrafted wide receiver from USC, Steven Mitchell, to the active roster after Thomas was lost for the season due to an Achilles injury. Mitchell only played in the final game in the regular season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but had no big plays outside of a pass interference he drew deep in Jaguars territory.

Both players are currently under contract and will form part of the Texans 90 man roster as they head into the 2019 NFL offseason.

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The Houston Texans were forced to rely on their undrafted free agent wide receivers down the stretch of the NFL season.

Feb 21, 2019 

The Houston Texans signed Division II wide receiver Vyncint Smith from Limestone College after the 2018 NFL Draft concluded. At 6-foot-3, Smith was a raw prospect going into the NFL, but he offered intriguing at such physical position. Smith ran a 4.36 40 yard dash in his Pro Day, and it was evident to the coaches and fans throughout training camp and the preseason games.

Smith showed his potential in the preseason as a vertical threat, through four preseason games as he had four receptions for 94 receiving yards and a touchdown reception. Although a small sample size in the preseason, he averaged 23.5 yards a reception. His promising preseason allowed him to beat 2016 former third-rounder Braxton Miller.

Smith was in a reserve role throughout the majority of the regular season but injuries to Will Fuller and Demaryius Thomas opened up the opportunity for more playing time in the offense. Smith finished the season appearing in 7 games and starting the final game of the regular season. He had five receptions for 91 receiving yards, a touchdown, and averaging 18.2 receiving yards per reception.

His inexperience in the NFL kept him from making an impact in the playoffs, but his ability to be a vertical threat in the passing game is an important attribute to have in the NFL. Smith has the upside to be a good backup receiver for Fuller in the passing game.

Texans also promoted undrafted wide receiver from USC, Steven Mitchell, to the active roster after Thomas was lost for the season due to an Achilles injury. Mitchell only played in the final game in the regular season against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but had no big plays outside of a pass interference he drew deep in Jaguars territory.

Both players are currently under contract and will form part of the Texans 90 man roster as they head into the 2019 NFL offseason.

oh god...the irony.

This will be the second time (and with the second NFL team) that Vyncint Smith gets an opportunity because of a Demaryius Thomas injury. lol  Can't make this up.

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Traits-based prospect with outstanding combination of size, speed, and explosiveness to make a team, but lacking in the fundamentals to contribute early on. Smith should be able to improve his route-work quickly, but improving ball skills and instincts will be a more difficult challenge for whoever takes him on the third day of the draft. Smith's traits could lead him to a role of field-stretcher with underneath routes to complement that role. He's a better athlete than receiver at this point and could take a couple of years to develop.

Hines Ward’s first project. 

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Interesting we get Herndon back from suspension I believe after the bye.  We have 3 WR on the practice squad so 1 of them might be gone soon.   Without depth at the outside opposite Anderson we are done.   Crowder is a slot specialist and the experiment did not work.  Bellamy has his problems and could be the next guy gone.  D Thomas who knows what's going on there but he can run routes but he also lost a step I'm sure. so he is still limited to what he can do and I believe the thought here is depth with more packages in mind to help the offense stretch the field more.  Bell can only do so much.   offense needs to be more than one man show.   The O-Line is what it is they need to get it together real fast or we will be down 8 QBs for the year.  Joe D inherited a nightmare problem in that area:Irate: thank you Mike Mac.   

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Interesting we get Herndon back from suspension I believe after the bye.  We have 3 WR on the practice squad so 1 of them might be gone soon.   Without depth at the outside opposite Anderson we are done.   Crowder is a slot specialist and the experiment did not work.  Bellamy has his problems and could be the next guy gone.  D Thomas who knows what's going on there but he can run routes but he also lost a step I'm sure. so he is still limited to what he can do and I believe the thought here is depth with more packages in mind to help the offense stretch the field more.  Bell can only do so much.   offense needs to be more than one man show.   The O-Line is what it is they need to get it together real fast or we will be down 8 QBs for the year.  Joe D inherited a nightmare problem in that area:Irate: thank you Mike Mac.   

probably trying to add speed guys to take the smothering off of anderson to open up the running lanes.  

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How Texans receiver Vyncint Smith is working to take ‘the next step’

Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle 

June 3, 2019

The moment wasn’t too big for Texans wide receiver Vyncint Smith when he was asked to deliver in a clutch situation as a rookie. 

An undrafted free agent from Division II Limestone College who beat the odds to make the 53-man roster, Smith was called into action late in the season when veteran wideout Demaryius Thomas tore his Achilles against the Eagles.

It was an emotional experience for Smith, but he maintained his composure. Smith made a diving 35-yard touchdown catch during a comeback attempt that came up short at Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field.

“Coming in and stepping up after Demaryius went down with his injury, I was a little anxious, not nervous,” Smith said. “I felt I had prepared very well and things went well for personally. I wish we had got the win, of course, but that catch was a confidence-builder.”

Now, Smith is hoping to build momentum during organized team activities to earn an increased role this fall.

Because the Texans are protective of All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and hold him out of drills and fellow starter Will Fuller is still rehabbing a torn anterior cruciate ligament, Smith has been capitalizing on a bigger workload and opportunities to work with the first-team offense.

Smith has made several outstanding catches and is building his timing with quarterback Deshaun Watson.

“He’s a guy who has improved mentally, physically, just all-around,” Watson said. “He was able to go through the first season, see Will and Hop go through the things and be able to have an opportunity in the offseason where Will and Hop aren’t out there. 

"So, he leads the charge, him and Keke (Coutee). He’s been doing a great job. He’s handled every challenge. He’s done a good job for us.”

As a rookie, Smith caught five passes for 91 yards and one score.

He showed he was capable of making big plays, including a 28-yard reception against the New York Giants. Smith also caught three passes for 28 yards in the regular-season finale win over Jacksonville.

This offseason and second NFL season gives Smith a chance to expand his role.

“It’s going great,” Smith said. “I seem to be on the right track. That’s all I can ask for. I’m getting a lot of good reps. I feel like it’s a really good opportunity. It's been working in my favor."

The Texans didn’t draft a wide receiver. They brought in undrafted free agents Johnnie Dixon and Tyron Johnson to compete with Smith and others.

“That builds some confidence,” Smith said. “They have faith in the guys already in the building. All of the guys they brought in look really good.”

A year ago, Smith caught the Texans' eye during a workout. With New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and the majority of the NFL teams watching last spring, Smith ran the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds.

Smith chose the Texans over several teams, including the Bears, Giants, Seahawks and Bills. The Texans made Smith their prize undrafted free agent, signing him to a three-year, $1.72 million contract that included $35,000 guaranteed through a $10,000 signing bonus and guaranteeing $25,000 of his base salary. Smith wound up making the 53-man roster and remained there for the entire season.

“It meant a lot,” Smith said. “It always surprised me. I thought I had a good chance to make the practice squad. When I made the 53-man, it kind of surprised me. They saw the bigger picture in me. I’m forever thankful. It was a big goal to stick all year.”

Hopkins has witnessed a lot of improvement from Smith, who frequently quizzes him for tips.

“Vyncint has grown tremendously,” Hopkins said. “You saw that throughout the year. He’s asked a lot of questions. He’s still growing. He’s still asking questions.”

Catching passes from Watson in stride, Smith has improved his timing with the third-year quarterback.

“Deshaun has been showing the confidence he’s got in me at practice,” Smith said. “He’s getting comfortable. We’ve built up a little chemistry. I’m starting to get comfortable and used to his signals, his cadence and how he runs stuff and create a good chemistry.”

When Smith isn’t at the Texans’ training facility at NRG Stadium, he puts in extra work with Justin Allen, an official Nike trainer who’s the younger brother of NFL tight end Dwayne Allen.

“Vyncint’s athletic ability is off the charts,” Justin Allen said. “He’s one of the fastest players in this league and he’s arguably one of the fastest players on the Texans. It speaks volumes with how fast he is with all the speed they have on offense. The hard work he puts, I think he’s going to be special for them.

“He’s been putting in the work to be one of the best. He’ll go to the Texans workouts, take a nap and come in and train with me and go over film, go over route running and hit the field. He has worked hard on foot placement and how to control his body. Most guys with his speed don’t know how to control their body and run crisp routes. He works hard on that.”

By putting in extra work, Smith is hoping his dedication will pay off this fall.

“It definitely has helped me improve my route running and getting out of my breaks,” Smith said. “I’m running better in small spaces and able to control my feet and understand how it all works and getting off of the line a lot smoother than me. I can understand and identify it and fix it immediately. I’m trying to see wherever I can improve myself. It’s a big year for me to see if I can take the next step.”

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/How-Texans-receiver-Vyncint-Smith-is-working-to-13925360.php

 

What gets lost when discussing the Texans receiving corps, however, is the fact that they’ve got arguably the best receiving trio in the NFL, with Will Fuller and Keke Coutee at the position as well. This is why it’ll be more difficult for a receiver to make the Texans roster than possibly other teams.

Going into camp, Smith was facing an uphill battle, as he’s more of a down-the-field threat, which is essentially the same role former first-round pick Fuller has.

Vyncint Smith is returning to the Houston Texans after being released from the 53-man roster. According to a report by Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Smith is being added to the practice squad of the team.

Having Smith return to the team, even on the practice squad is a very smart move by the Texans. Smith will now be able to spend another season with the Texans, continuing to work on their offensive system, and working on his overall skills to earn a spot back on the 53-man roster.

Oh, not to mention the fact that he’s only 23 years old, but like stated before, Smith just happens to play a position at which the Texans are one of the best in the league. 

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