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E. Kentucky • #2 • S

Mike Smith Jr.

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  • L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium
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United Athletic Standings

Team Conf Overall
ABIL
 7-1 9-5
TRLST
 6-2 10-4
EKY
 6-2 8-5
SUT
 6-2 7-5
CAR
 3-5 6-6
AP
 3-5 4-8
NAL
 3-5 3-9
WESTGA
 1-7 4-7
UTTCH
 1-7 1-11
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Draft Scouting Report

Rating: 66.80 (Practice squad)
Pro Comparison: Winston Guy
Summary

Mike Smith Jr. is a bigger, physical safety who flashes downhill in run support. He does a good job coming to balance in space and always looks under control. Smith may have limited athleticism.

About
  • Career: 150 tackles, 25 pass breakups and seven interceptions
  • 2024: FCS All-American
Strengths
  • Good route recognition
  • Always balanced and in control
  • Physical with the frame to play downhill in run support
Weaknesses
  • Lacks ideal speed and burst
  • Never looks like he is rolling full speed

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-1, 206 lbs
Birthplace: Jacksonville, FL
Class: Senior