Geno Smith
strengths
Possesses all of the traits scouts are looking for in a franchise quarterback. Can make every NFL throw, showing pinpoint accuracy on short, intermediate and deep routes. Very good deep ball passer. Has the touch and accuracy to lead his receivers away from defenders. Quick setup and delivery. Has a fluid, over-the-top release which makes up for less-than-ideal but adequate height. Has generally shown the confidence to drive passes through tight windows, throwing his receivers open even when they are covered. Good athleticism to slide in and around the pocket to buy time. Good field vision. Checks down to his second and third options. Has the speed and elusiveness to gain yards in chunks but will exhaust his passing options before running. Hard worker.
compares to
Alex Smith, Chiefs -- Each is a highly efficient, accurate passer with the mobility to force defenses to account for their dual-threat capabilities, with Geno being the more accurate deep-ball passer but the same questions apply to the WVU product -- will his skills translate to a more traditional, NFL offense?
weaknesses
His confidence was shaken noticeably during the 2012 season. Fails to account for blitzers too often for a quarterback with his experience. Inconsistent setup and delivery, failing to set his feet and resulting in some fluttering passes. Has struggled in poor weather conditions, including the final game of his career (New Era Pinstripe Bowl). Demonstrative leadership will be considered a negative by some. Took virtually all of his snaps out of the shotgun in a relatively simple offense.
Coached by former Mountaineer Damon Cogdell at Miramar High - Named to the Parade High School All-American team - EA Sports All-American Second Team - Finished No. 2 in the voting for Mr. Florida - Florida Class 6A All-State First Team - Sun Sentinel Florida Class 6A Player of the Year - Participated in the "Elite 11" football camp in California - ESPN Top 150 prospects - No. 1-rated player in Broward County according to the Miami Herald and South Florida Sun Sentinel Led Miramar High to an 8-2 record and a No. 5 ranking in Broward County by the Sun-Sentinel - Completed 205-of-308 passes for 3,089 yards and 32 touchdowns and rushed for more than 300 yards - Finished his career as the third-best passer in Broward County history
Birthday is Oct. 10 - Son of Geno Smith, Jr., and Tracey Sellers - One of four children - Cousin of former Miami star Melvin Bratton - Majoring in English
Physical Attributes:
| Proj Rd: | 1.0 |
| Height: | 6-2 |
| Weight: | 218.0 |
| Forty: | 4.56 |
| Arm: | 32 1/2 |
| Hand: | 09 1/4 |
| Wingspan: | -- |
Pro Day Results:
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Combine Results:
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| 10: | 1.63 |
| 20: | 2.65 |
| 40: | 4.56 |
| BJ: | 10'04" |
| VJ: | 33 1/2 |