2011 NFL Mock Draft: The Baltimore Ravens Select...

With the twenty-sixth pick of the 2011 CSC Community Mock Draft, the Baltimore Ravens (represented by Dave Cariello) select...

Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado

• Height: 6'2"
• Weight: 211 lbs.
• Arm Length: 32 1/4 in.
• Hand Size: 9 3/4 in.
• College: Colorado
• Conference: Big 12
• Position: CB

From NFL.com

Overview

Corners with Smith's size, speed and confidence in press coverage don't grow on trees. He'll likely serve as reserve/nickel early in his career but has the skill set to eventually become a starter. Very effective playing man coverage close to the line of scrimmage where he can use his size and length to disrupt timing patterns. Can recover after initial bump and compete for the football. Isn't as comfortable in off-man or zone but could improve over time. Has the mentality and physical tools to be very productive in run support, just needs some more polish. Smith's tools and upside will likely land him in the second round.

Strengths

Smith has outstanding height for a corner coupled with good speed. Very effective in press-man using his length and size to jam and re-route. Can turn and run, recover when beat, and break up passes with his great leaping ability and ball skills. Likes to mix it up in run support and is also very physical here.

Weaknesses

Hip stiffness in his angular, long build shows when playing off-man and breaking on underneath routes. Not as comfortable in zone as in press-man. Needs to be more consistent getting his head turned around to avoid interference calls. Must take better angles when tackling in the open field.