Jonnu Smith

strengths

Coordinated athlete with fluid downfield stride. Nimble stem releases with his plant-and-go cutting ability. Bursts off the snap with route acceleration and subtle head fakes, making it tough for defenders to match his movements. Quick, soft hands to stab the ball away from his body. Attacks like a power forward and wins 50-50 balls due to timing. High-effort, combative blocker and his motor remains locked in gear. Wide base and flexible coil in pass protection. Two-year team captain with the ambitious attitude that will be welcome in a NFL locker room. Dedicates himself in the weight room and has worked hard to develop his playing strength, boasting an impressive physique. Owns every tight end record in FIU history, registering a catch in all 43 games in his career.

weaknesses

Lacks ideal height and length for the position. Impressive muscle definition, but likely maxed out physically. More drops than ideal on film and allows the ball into his body, forcing him to break stride. High volume of routes within 10-yards of the line of scrimmage at FIU. Late to recognize coverages with room to improve his body position in traffic. Muscled off his routes and struggles to escape the jam at times. Lacks the sand to sink his hips and anchor in pass pro. Medicals need vetted following a torn ACL in his left knee (Oct. 2015) that ended his junior year; suffered severe burns to his head, neck, back and shoulder after his pregnant girlfriend (Mary Gaspar) intentionally poured boiling water on him (Nov. 2016) ? she was charged with aggravated battery.

2012 Ocala Star Banner All-County First Team

2012 Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-District 7 Football Team

rated the No. 75 tight end nationally from 247Sports

rated three stars from 247Sports

committed on July 23, 2012

had a team leading 34 catches for 517 yards and two touchdowns as a senior

as a junior, had nine receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns

played for Coach Ryan Hearn

also competed in weightlifting, finishing second in the county in the 219-pound weight class.

Parents - Wayne Smith (deceased) and Karen Smith

siblings - Latia, Tasha, Tamara, Taneka and Wayne

born Aug. 22, 1995

Majoring in liberal studies

began playing football at age five

played Pop Warner football for the Northwest Raiders, growing up in Philadelphia.

2016

2015