Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia: 2013 NFL Draft Player Profile
November 17, 2012; Morgantown, WV, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Geno Smith (12) looks to pass against the Oklahoma Sooners during the first quarter at Milan Puskar Stadium . Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-US PRESSWIRE
Height: 6’3″
Weight: 220 pounds
Position Rank: 1
Drafted By: New York Jets (2nd round, 39th overall)
40 Yard Dash: N/A
Bench Press: N/A
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20-Yard Shuttle: N/A
Career Stats
| SEASON | CMP | ATT | YDS | CMP% | YPA | LNG | TD | INT | SACK | RAT |
| 2012 | 327 | 466 | 3597 | 70.2 | 7.72 | 87 | 37 | 5 | 16 | 159.1 |
| 2011 | 346 | 526 | 4385 | 65.8 | 8.34 | 84 | 31 | 7 | 26 | 152.6 |
| 2010 | 241 | 372 | 2763 | 64.8 | 7.43 | 71 | 24 | 7 | 28 | 144.7 |
| 2009 | 32 | 49 | 309 | 65.3 | 6.31 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 120.9 |
Scouting Report/Player Notes
Smith is one of the top senior quarterbacks in his class. He doesn’t lack any particular trait you look for in a quarterback prospect, except for the fact that his offense is almost overly pass oriented and he doesn’t have a ton of experience from under center. He has the ability to make plays with his legs and can hit all the throws. In Dana Holgorson’s offense, he really thrived as a junior throwing for 4,385 yards, 31 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He had a pass efficiency rating of 152.6 this past season, so he is very careful with the ball. He has had a couple of elite receivers to throw to over the last two seasons, and that should help him be even more productive as a senior. He has really good footwork, and a quick, low release which can at times get knocked down at the line of scrimmage because he appears to release the ball right around his ear or slightly below. Sometimes he doesn’t go through all of his progressions and will settle for his first read, which is normally okay but he will need to work through some things as he progresses as a player. Smith has the ability to fit the body into tight windows, and when he hits his groove he can get really hot. Leads an explosive aerial attack, which will translate well to the NFL. Really productive player who I think has a chance to be a Pro Bowl caliber player at the NFL level.
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