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Round 3 (via Kansas City): Telvin Smith, OLB, Florida State University
Telvin Smith is being drafted here but it isn’t all because of his football ability. The truth is that the Cowboys need a fiery, fierce competitor with leadership qualities and that’s what Smith brings.
A rangy linebacker who is quick in pursuit and plays with a mean-streak, Smith is a great addition to the Cowboys defense. Smith is a solid tackler who reads and reacts better than most players. He displays excellent tackling technique and doesn’t find himself in a bad position often. Possesses a high motor and a “lead-by-example” attitude that never takes a play off.
Despite attractive qualities as a player, he also has some deficiencies. Mostly, Smith needs to improve his ability to shed blocks. Once engaged, he sometimes struggles to shed and misses an opportunity to make a play. Additionally, Smith can over-pursue and doesn’t have elite strength for the position. Still, Smith offers an upgrade a injection of youth to a position that sorely needs a playmaker.
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