CNNSI.com NFL Draft 2002


 
Grading System
Charles Smith | WR | Fresno St. | Western Athletic Conference
Height Weight 40 Grade
5'7½ 175 4.56 3.26
Four-year starter been used as both a receiver and return specialist. Totaled 30/457/15.2/3 catching the ball last season with 6/115/19.2 returning kicks. Junior totals were 33/526/15.9/6 as a receiver and 7/16.4/0 as a punt returner. Most productive season was as a redshirt sophomore when his pass catching totals were 52/600/11.5/7 and his punt return numbers were 16/10.3/0.

Consistent receiver lacking the top size/speed numbers. Adjusts well to the errant throw, looks the pass in and catches the throw in stride. Elusive when the ball is in his hands, picks up yardage running after the reception or returning punts. Quick cutting it back and makes defenders miss in the open field. Catches the ball nicely running full speed but lacks acceleration, top end speed and not beating defenders down the field. Comes back to the ball and makes himself an available target but small and loses out to bigger opponents. Abilities to return punts will make or break it for him this summer. Free Agent.

2001 Receiving Statistics
Receptions Receiving Yards Yards Per Reception Touchdowns
35 534 15.3 3

2001 Rushing Statistics
Rushing Yards Attempts Average per Rush Touchdowns
30 4 7.5 0

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