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Pro Football Focus has named the New York Jets' fourth-round selection of Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Arian Smith as one of the biggest reaches of the 2025 NFL draft. The Jets drafted Smith with the No. 110 pick in the draft.
Smith is known for his speed. He ran track at Georgia and is one of the fastest players in the draft. Smith did not become one of Georgia's top pass catching threats until his senior season at Georgia in 2024.
However, PFF does not think that Smith was a good value pick for the Jets. In fact, PFF thinks the Jets took Smith several rounds too soon.
"Smith has plenty of athletic tools, and the Jets are clearly betting on his upside after he finished at No. 343 on the PFF Big Board," said PFF. "He stepped into a full-time role for the first time in 2024, earning a 57.1 PFF grade with 10 drops on 48 receptions and just a 22% contested-catch rate."
Smith posted career-best numbers across the board in 2024. Smith recorded 48 receptions for 817 receiving yards and four touchdowns. He struggled with drops at times, but did an excellent job of gaining separation throughout his Georgia career. He impressed former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden during the predraft process.
We think Smith has the ability to succeed in the NFL. He compare him to former Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tedd Ginn. Smith may be a bit of a late bloomer, but his speed is something you can't coach and have to respect.
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Jets' Georgia WR pick considered one of draft's biggest reaches
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Smith is known for his speed. He ran track at Georgia and is one of the fastest players in the draft. Smith did not become one of Georgia's top pass catching threats until his senior season at Georgia in 2024.
However, PFF does not think that Smith was a good value pick for the Jets. In fact, PFF thinks the Jets took Smith several rounds too soon.
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"Smith has plenty of athletic tools, and the Jets are clearly betting on his upside after he finished at No. 343 on the PFF Big Board," said PFF. "He stepped into a full-time role for the first time in 2024, earning a 57.1 PFF grade with 10 drops on 48 receptions and just a 22% contested-catch rate."
Smith posted career-best numbers across the board in 2024. Smith recorded 48 receptions for 817 receiving yards and four touchdowns. He struggled with drops at times, but did an excellent job of gaining separation throughout his Georgia career. He impressed former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden during the predraft process.
We think Smith has the ability to succeed in the NFL. He compare him to former Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints wide receiver Tedd Ginn. Smith may be a bit of a late bloomer, but his speed is something you can't coach and have to respect.
This article originally appeared on UGA Wire: Jets' Georgia WR pick considered one of draft's biggest reaches
Continue reading...
