Ainias Smith
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Smith was selected by the Eagles in the fifth round (152nd overall) of the 2024 Draft out of Texas A&M. The 5-foot-9, 190-pound wideout is a talented slot playmaker, highlighted by his 857 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns (six receiving, four rushing) in 10 games as a sophomore back in 2020. His 2022 season was cut short by a broken leg after four games, and he was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his shin at the NFL Combine this spring. If his legs hold up, Smith will compete with Parris Campbell to be the third wideout in Philadelphia, where A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith are unlikely to cede many targets. Read Past Outlooks
Fifth-round pickup for Philly
The Eagles selected Smith in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 152nd overall.
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Smith (5-foot-9, 190 pounds) is a short but stocky receiver who showed a fair amount of promise throughout his Texas A&M career. Given his build, it's unlikely that Smith will play much on the boundary in the NFL, but as a horizontally oriented slot type, he might surprise some with his playmaking ability. Although a fifth-year player, Smith was productive during his true freshman and sophomore seasons, so he's already proven that his standout production was not due to any age advantage. Smith should push for slot reps on offense and the punt returner role on special teams for the Eagles.
Smith (5-foot-9, 190 pounds) is a short but stocky receiver who showed a fair amount of promise throughout his Texas A&M career. Given his build, it's unlikely that Smith will play much on the boundary in the NFL, but as a horizontally oriented slot type, he might surprise some with his playmaking ability. Although a fifth-year player, Smith was productive during his true freshman and sophomore seasons, so he's already proven that his standout production was not due to any age advantage. Smith should push for slot reps on offense and the punt returner role on special teams for the Eagles.
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Has chance for noteworthy role
Smith, who the Eagles selected out of Texas A & M in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, has a chance to earn a sizable role as the starting slot receiver and punt returner, Tim McManus of ESPN.com reports.
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The Eagles' offense is being redesigned by new coordinator Kellen Moore, and McManus notes Smith checks the boxes for a starting slot receiver after generating 816 scrimmage yards and averaging 15 yards per grab for the Aggies last season. The rookie has also been lauded for his willingness to secure the ball in traffic and his run-after-catch ability, and he also recorded two punt-return touchdowns in college.
The Eagles' offense is being redesigned by new coordinator Kellen Moore, and McManus notes Smith checks the boxes for a starting slot receiver after generating 816 scrimmage yards and averaging 15 yards per grab for the Aggies last season. The rookie has also been lauded for his willingness to secure the ball in traffic and his run-after-catch ability, and he also recorded two punt-return touchdowns in college.
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Stress fracture discovered
Smith was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his shin during NFL Combine medical evaluation Friday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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