The fifth-round pick out of Texas A&M caught 53 passes for 795 yards last season. He also could be an option for the Eagles in the return game.
The fifth-round pick out of Texas A&M caught 53 passes for 795 yards last season. He also could be an option for the Eagles in the return game.Ainias Smith is an outlier because of his size, but his versatility and production in the Southeastern Conference make him an intriguing possibility for the NFL.
Overall, finding a difference-making return man in the fifth round of the draft would be a solid use of resources, and Smith has the athleticism to potentially become even more than that if he’s able to make inroads as a receiver.With the departures of Quez Watkins, Olamide Zaccheaus, and Julio Jones in free agency, the Eagles have had the opportunity this offseason to retool their wide receivers room behind A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith.
Last season, Smith ranked eighth among FBS receivers in his draft class in yards after the catch per reception , according to PFF. Hein the open field that caused defenders to miss. In addition to serving as a slot receiver throughout his college career, Smith also has experience as a running back .
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