“ Smith is a former five-star recruit, starting at Tennessee from day one at guard. He’s battled blood clots in his lungs over the past two offseasons, forcing him to the sidelines during offseason activities. Smith battled back to play in a handful of games in 2018 before the blood clots returned, ending his season. He played in every game in 2019, starting the final nine games at guard.”
“ With that top notch play during his junior year, the NFL is obviously interested. But his blood clot issues have complicated the situation, likely costing him a chance to be a high pick. Most mock drafts have Smith landing in the second or third round, simply because of the risk factor.”
