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Draft Scouting Report
Pro Comparison: Justin Simmons
Summary
Genesis Smith is a versatile, long-framed safety who excels when playing downhill and attacking the ball. While he has a massive wingspan that helps him break up passes and flashes straight-line speed, he can struggle with fluid movement and lateral transitions. He plays with high energy and a physical mentality, though he’s more of a reliable wrap-up tackler than a truly explosive hitter.
About
- 2025: Third-team All-Big 12 (coaches)
- 2025: Career highs in tackles (77) and PBUs (8); added 3.0 TFL, 2 FF, 2 FR
Strengths
- Covers ground quickly as a long strider.
- Consistently high-points the football to disrupt deep passes.
- Highly effective when matching up against tight ends and running backs.
Weaknesses
- Struggles to flip his hips and redirect quickly in open space.
- Occasionally whiffs on tackles by playing too fast and out of control.
- Questionable long speed when chasing receivers across the field.
Combine Data
- Vertical jump: 42.5 inches
- 20-yard shuttle run: 4.18 seconds
- Broad jump: 10 feet, 8 inches
Top Genesis Smith News
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Chargers' Genesis Smith: Added by Bolts
The Chargers selected Smith in the fourth round of the 2026 NFL Draft, 131st overall.
Smith (6-foot-2, 202 pounds) started the final two seasons of his three years at Arizona and stands to provide RJ Mickens with immediate competition for rotational snaps at safety behind Elijah Molden, Derwin James and Tony Jefferson. The 21-year-old Smith plays fast enough to provide a wide range of coverage but will need to develop into a more physical and consistent tackler in order to fit the bill as a potential starter at the NFL level.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-2, 204 lbs |
| Birthplace: Chandler, AZ |
| Age: 21 |