VJCPatriot

6-1, 217 lbs officially measured size. Ran a 4.43 40 at the combine.
Rushed for 2,567 yards and 29 TDs last year at UCF.
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings...php?pyid=56551

If he drops to the Pats 2nd round pick, would you take him?
I say yes. The value is tremendous. And he would add nice young talent to the depth chart at RB.

"Smith is a strong, physical runner who can take over a game. He's got tremendous quickness, vision, and strength. He's patient and allows his blockers to set up in front of him, finds the open running lane, and quickly hits it. A shifty runner, Smith is a back who not only makes defenders miss, but is truly special in the open field. He's tough, can take a pounding and gets better as the game progresses. He flashes soft hands and is a receiving threat out of the backfield"
http://profootballexperts.scout.com/2/690218.html

College stats
http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player...layerId=173482

What amazes me, is that given all these numbers, why isn't he considered a 1st round pick? So imo if this guy keeps dropping, he could be an excellent value for the Pats. Even with Maroney already in the fold, Kevin Smith would be valuable insurance since Faulk and Morris are both over 30. And who knows how well Morris will recover from his injury.

All 41 carries of Kevin Smith shown vs UAB (Auburn?). Looks like the type of RB you can hitch your wagon to, and just grind out the clock for the win. Something that we didn't really have last year. He's not really a burner type, but he's plenty fast, and he can carry the load, wear down a defense, and end up overpowering it late in the game.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aUuzBgVT98

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VJCPatriot

It's hard to say. He has a good combination of vision and power. He has enough speed but is not what I'd call a homerun threat, but he will make a defense pay for giving him openings. If I had to compare I'd say that game where he ran all over UAB reminds me of what McGahee did to the Pats in the game against the Ravens that we almost lost. We knew that they were going to give him the ball, but we just couldn't stop him. I think Kevin Smith has the potential to be that type of player. Am I sure? I'm not a psychic, but I'd sure like to roll the dice on him if he becomes available at a good value. Perhaps someone else could offer a better comparison?

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jeffbiologist

I am not sure why people have us as NEEDING a RB(saw it on espn too). Morris' injury is to his collarbone/sternum and should heal no problem. Its not a knee or a back. He is on the books to make decent $$(2M)and it will be dead money if we draft someone to replace him. Now we do have Eckel, a ST and backup, and unless we end up taking DMC there should be no place for another RB this year. Next year we might need 2, but not this year.

dryheat44

His upside is Thomas Jones. He'll never be a star in the league, but a guy you can depend on to grab his hardhat and boots and show up for work every day.

I like him quite a bit. I'm a bit concerned because he was clearly overworked at UCF, but I wouldn't hesitate to draft him.

He's arguably second-round talent, but we really can't justify spending a second round pick on a running back we don't need when we have a lot of holes on defense.

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satz

Not with a second pick.

we have maroney ,morris ,evans and eckel. Both evans and eckel play in ST and add value.

problem is their is only 53 roster spots and 4 for RB ,question who would cut above and be confident that the rookie is going at a minium offer the same.

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stinkypete

I would like the see the Pats take a developmental 3rd down back during day 2. Someone to hopefully groom into Faulk's role, or to replace Faulk when he's hurt. The offense sputters when Faulk is down and the team doesnot have a suitable replacement.

Personally, I'd love to see Mike Hart. Despite his slow 40 time, Hart possesses one of the better pairs of hands out of this year's RB crop and he is solid in blitz recognition/protection. Plus,he was extremely productive in a pro-type offense. His poor combine performance probably drops him to a round 5 grade. I think he could turn into a fine part time player for minimall investment.

sebman2112

UAB is the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Their football team isn't even close to being good right now (2-10 record in 2007).

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patsfanofNC12

Also got to see him play because ECU and UCF are in the same conference, but anyway he is a good back with a whole lot of upside.

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DaBruinz

Interesting that NFLDraftScout (the link you give) has him at 4.58 while FFLiveWire has him at 4.43.

My guess is that the Pats, if they decide to look for another RB, will look at a Chris Johnson type player. Someone who can be the scat-back/3rd down receiving guy out of the backfield, ala Kevin Faulk, unless Morris isn't recovering from his injury. Then I could see them going with a guy like Smith to compliment Maroney.

That being said, I don't think the Pats invest an early pick in a RB. However, there is 5 and possibly 6 legitimate 1st round quality RBs in this draft. So the Pats could get one late in the 2nd round or beginning of the 3rd round depending on how other teams draft.