Former Georgia outside linebacker Nolan Smith has been shooting up teams’ draft boards ever since his incredible performance at the NFL combine.
With Wednesday marking the final day that teams can host draft prospects at their facilities, Smith spending time with the Arizona Cardinals as the pre-draft visit window comes to a close.
The Cardinals hold the No. 3 pick in the NFL draft, which begins Thursday, April 27. The Cardinals are projected to trade the pick to a team in need of a quarterback and move down in the first round.
But Arizona will need to be sure not to move too far down, if it does indeed want to draft Smith.
ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler discussed which prospects we may see get drafted earlier than many expected, where he identified Smith as a potential candidate.
“Some scouts are giving off top-10 vibes for Smith, nothing that the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 17 could be his floor.”
Also making a visit on Wednesday is former Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones, who is visiting the Kansas Chiefs. He visited the Chicago Bears on Tuesday, per Ian Rapoport.
On the last day of Top 30 visits:
— #Georgia LB Nolan Smith is with the #AZCardinals.
— #Clemson DT Brian Bresee is with the #Colts.
— #Texas RB Roschon Johnson ends his wild schedule with the #49ers.
— #Georgia OT Broderick Jones is with the #Chiefs after Chicago yesterday.— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 19, 2023
The 6-foot-2, 238-pound pass rusher showed off his explosive lower body with a 41.5-inch vertical jump. Only three linebackers have recorded a higher vertical jump in NFL combine history (one of them is former Georgia linebacker Channing Tindall).
Smith had 110 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 12.5 sacks, a forced fumble, an interception, and three fumble recoveries during his four year career at Georgia. He was sidelined in 2023 after playing in eight games due to a torn pectoral muscle.
Smith ran the fastest 40-yard dash of any linebacker at the combine with a…
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