DieHardJetsFan Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 He was one of the best running backs in the nation this past season, his name is Kevin Smith, he played UCF- The University of central Florida. He ALMOST broke the all time single season rushing record in terms of rushing yards that was set by Barry Sanders. He could be a steal, has anyone ever heard of this kid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardJetsFan Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Check out this youtube video of Kevin Smith (ALL 41 carrys vs UAB), He's a tough runningback, lol, thats 4sure. Put this kid behind a solid O-Line and watch him dominate, he may be the next Marshawn Lynch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOExcusesNYJ Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Check out this youtube video of Kevin Smith (ALL 41 carrys vs UAB), thats Jonothan "The Coach" Coachman of WWE fame with the play by play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardJetsFan Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 I call this next video... "No Fear" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardJetsFan Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Here is a 74 yard run. Last season he had 12 100+ yard games 4 200+ yard games and 1 300+ game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GM Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Kevin Smith is a workhorse. He carried UCF this year on his back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardJetsFan Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 Kevin Smith is a workhorse. He carried UCF this year on his back. How good can he be in the NFL? Where do you see him being drafted? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arsis Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I would love Kevin Smith on the Jets, I'll get a custom Jersey with his name and "LUNCHBOX" on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphklecko73 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 most of the plays the d had 8 or 9 in the box and he still ran great...... He looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uart Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I would love Kevin Smith on the Jets, I'll get a custom Jersey with his name and "LUNCHBOX" on the back. LOL. Snooch to the Nooch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 I would love Kevin Smith on the Jets, I'll get a custom Jersey with his name and "LUNCHBOX" on the back. I prefer the Icebox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetfuel Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Good pick-up on this guy They always talk about "top-end" or "elite" speed and someone lacking it. There is something to it but they seem to make too much of it. Kind of like the whole "zip" thing with QB's. I think that most of the weaknesses Smith has can be corrected with experience and good NFL level coaching. Running too upright, trying to do too much, and not running crisp routes. His upside seems to far outweigh the question marks - especially for a projected 4th round guy. Might be worth a shot (especially if they grab another 3rd or 4th rounder before the draft. They have bigger needs than HB but with a bunch of picks it is always worth bringing in a young back (Jones and Chatman aren't getting any younger). Kevin Smith RB | (6'1", 213, 4.509) | CENTRAL FLORIDA Scouts Grade: 69View by: Player | NCAA School | Position | NFL Team | Flag | All Ranked Players | NFL Draft History You are signed into Insider and have access to the exclusive draft content below. Strengths: Patient and makes the most of his blockers. Has above-average lower body strength, instinctively turns pads when trying to squeeze through tight spaces and can pick up tough yards in short-yardage situations. Keeps eyes downfield, has adequate lateral mobility, can cut back when sees defense over pursuing and can bounce runs outside when defense collapses inside. Doesn't have great elusiveness but shifty and can make the first defender miss. Plays with a mean streak, has good upper body strength and flashes a powerful stiff arm. Runs with excellent balance, bounces off arm tackles and is tough to bring down in the open field. Is a long-strider and possesses deceiving top-end speed. Shows good awareness, does a good job of stepping up and flashes the ability to anchor when asked to help out in pass protection. Attacks the thighs of blitzing linebackers and is an effective cut blocker. Shows good focus as a receiver out of the backfield and shouldn't drop many passes that should catch. Weaknesses: Takes too long to reach top-end speed and is going to have a harder time turning the corner at the NFL level. Lacks elite top-end speed and isn't going to outrun NFL defenses when gets a seam. Tries to make too much happen at times and dances in the backfield rather than getting what he can when there's no seam. Runs too high and is going to take some big hits. Doesn't run crisp routes, doesn't explode out of cuts and is going to have a hard time separating from man coverage. While extremely productive, played in the Conference USA and there is some concern about ability to make the jump to the NFL. Missed two games with a shoulder injury in 2006 and durability is somewhat of a concern. Missed a 2006 game because of disciplinary reasons and character may be a concern. Overall: Smith started in 11 of the 13 games he appeared in as a true-freshman in 2005. In 2006, he started in nine of the 13 games he appeared in rushing for 934 yards and seven touchdowns. Smith missed two games due to a shoulder injury and one for disciplinary reasons that year. He started all 14 games in 2007 rushing for 2,567 yards and 29 touchdowns on 450 carries. Smith also recorded 24 catches, 242 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown last year. Smith doesn't seem to have the burst of a first-day pick and there are some minor question marks regarding his long-term durability, character and level of competition at the collegiate level. On the flipside, there's a lot to like about Smith's size, vision and athletic ability. He had a monster season as a junior in 2007 and it seems he is just now coming into his own as a football player. With all that said; Smith projects as a late-third or early-fourth round pick. * Player biographies are provided by Scouts Inc. 70-79 Solid Prospect Still a standout player at the college level that is close to being an elite player. He has no glaring weaknesses and will usually win his individual matchups, but does not dominate in every game, especially when matched up against the top players in the country. He will usually rate in the top third of players at his position and is considered a third round draft prospect. 60-69 Good Prospect This player is an good starter that will give a solid effort week in and week out, but he is overmatched versus the better players in the nation. His weaknesses will be exposed against top competition. He is usually a prospect that is missing something from his game. For example, he has the size and skills to be an outstanding prospect, but lacks the speed. He will usually rate in the top half of the players at his position and is considered a middle round draft choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pragmatic Bus Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 He was one of the best running backs in the nation this past season, his name is Kevin Smith, he played UCF- The University of central Florida. He ALMOST broke the all time single season rushing record in terms of rushing yards that was set by Barry Sanders. He could be a steal, has anyone ever heard of this kid? chris jhonson is better XhUhLtAC_Ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHardJetsFan Posted March 17, 2008 Author Share Posted March 17, 2008 chris jhonson is better XhUhLtAC_Ok Ok, those highlights were sick! I still feel McFadden is the better runner because he blows by SEC defenses the same way Johnson blows by the smaller teams, but... Hes still amazing. Any chance he falls to the Jets in round 2? Round 1-Gholston Round-Chris Johnson Great first day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroadwayJ667 Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 For whatever reason there seems to be a knock on players that aren't in big conferences. Not saying it's impossible to reach the 1st round but they have to do something (combine) or have some extraordinary talent to go high in the draft. Other than that, i'd love to see him part of Gang Green, he has really solid agility and movement in the holes, from what i see. He reminds me of Curtis Martin in that he always runs forward and looks to make one move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 I am wary of RBs that had extremely heavy workloads in college. Look at Cedric Benson and Ricky Williams, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuRRiCaNe ViLMa Posted March 18, 2008 Share Posted March 18, 2008 Chris Johnson is awesome. Love to see him get grafted by the Jets. Plus, he went to ECU, so I gotta root for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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