Arguably the favorite at this year’s combine, Smith was a nationally ranked high school track athlete and long jump champion in high school. He won the Class 2A title in the 200-meter dash at and was a top competitor in the 100-meter sprint at two high schools, too. Smith also ran track at Georgia until 2023, earning first-team All-America in 2021 and qualifying for the SEC Championships with his 10.10-second time in the 100.
The 5-foot-11 3/4, 175-pound Smith has focused on football the past two years, and he developed into one of the best big-play threats at the collegiate level. In spite of having just 76 touches in his five seasons with the Bulldogs, he averaged 19.9 yards per reception and 11.6 yards per rush and scored a touchdown every 7.6 touches. Smith also was UGA’s leading receiver last season.
Smith’s 100-meter time bests Worthy’s finest times in the same event. That doesn’t guarantee Smith will end up faster than Worthy in the shorter run in Indy, though, But if there’s anyone who could take down the champ after one year, it might be Smith.