'13 TX TE Durham Smythe (Notre Dame Signed LOI)

[BobbyMac]

 

[dublinirish]

made the Mackey Award preseason watchlist

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[longliveautrydenson]

Smythe has been killing it at the Senior Bowl. Some are saying he could go as early as the 3rd Round. Excited to see him playing well, but also a reminder of how inept we were last season at getting the ball to our playmakers. He should have had way more than 15 catches on the season.

 

[BobbyMac]

 

[BobbyMac]

Great interview, a must watch.

 

[BobbyMac]

Measurements at weigh-in.

6-5
253
9 3/8
31 1/2
78 7/8

Lil Trump hands but 6-7 wingspan is good.

The feedback he's been getting is overwhelmingly positive. A lot of chatter about him on Twitter. Easily the best TE in attendance per those reporting on it.

 

[Irishize]

Great to hear. I will try to watch

 

[Southside Sully]

I have seen some 4th round grades for him.

DURHAM SMYTHE Draft Profile – NFL.com

 

[Sherm Sticky]

In the bowl game Rod Gilmore mentioned that in the past year or two he made himself into an NFL draft pick from being an UDFA.

He should have a long NFL career as he can block and be effective as a pass catcher in the redzone.

 

[dkuhn12]

In the bowl game Rod Gilmore mentioned that in the past year or two he made himself into an NFL draft pick from being an UDFA.

He should have a long NFL career as he can block and be effective as a pass catcher in the redzone.

I like Smythe but he whiffed a ton on key blocks this year that caused a lot of negative plays


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[Sherm Sticky]

I like Smythe but he whiffed a ton on key blocks this year that caused a lot of negative plays


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Do you have an example you can show?

Not saying you are incorrect, just that I didn’t pay close enough attention to notice.

And don’t be giving me any examples where he was one on one with a UGA DE or OL. Or matches up against Chubb.


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[Old Man Mike]

Smythe is rated on some estimators that I've read as a "solid blocker."

 

[Sherm Sticky]

Smythe is rated on some estimators that I've read as a "solid blocker."

I’ve seen him as above average blocker. And that he is known for his blocking. So I’m with you Mike.

Hope he gets a TD in the game today.


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[STLDomer]

Captain in the Senior Bowl and just caught a TD from Josh Allen.

 

[JD Irish]

I think he will be a good NFL player. He had a nice season for us.

 

[zelezo vlk]

The senior Bowl itself is mostly worthless, but if he impressed during the practices, that's a way better indicator.

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[dublinirish]

DURHAM SMYTHE Draft Profile – NFL.com

OVERVIEW
Smythe signed on with South Bend despite growing up in Texas, and being the son of a former Baylor offensive lineman who played on the school's 1980 Southwest Conference championship squad. He did not play as a true freshman and had a small role on offense the following season (one catch for seven yards in 13 games). Smythe started three games in 2015 (three catches, 18 yards, one touchdown), but did not participate in any others because of shoulder and knee injuries. Finally healthy in 2016, he started all 12 games, catching nine passes for 112 yards and scoring four times.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS Has good size and should continue to grow into his frame. Has a finisher's demeanor as a blocker. Plays like an offensive lineman. Technically sound blocker. Hand placement is accurate and he unlocks his hips into opponent. Runs his feet on down blocks until the block is secured. Understands his landmarks and takes proper angles. Excellent timing and radar when working up to linebacker on combos. Plus blocker for the position in-line and on the move. Trustworthy in pass protection. Was able to work the seam and lay out to make the catch. Unfazed by hitters in the middle of the field.
WEAKNESSES Straight-line mover who struggles to adjust his release when defenders are looking to lean on him. Initial speed into patterns is average. Routes are very readable for safeties and linebackers. Comes out of his turns without much burst. Separation could be a challenge against man coverage. Needs to gather his feet into contact more consistently as a blocker.

DRAFT PROJECTION Round 4

NFL COMPARISON Dion Sims

BOTTOM LINE Smythe is a classic "Y" tight end who carries himself like an offensive lineman. He has the frame, toughness and ability to help do the dirty work as a run blocker for teams in need of toughness at the position. While Smythe can catch what is thrown to him, he's unlikely to be a targeted pass catcher on the next level. Smythe's particular talent as a run blocker should create an opportunity to become a solid starter for years to come.
-Lance Zierlein

 

[zelezo vlk]

Damn, a 4th is really high for where I thought Smythe would go

 

[GBdomer]

If you would have told me at the begging on the year Durham Smythe would be a 4th round pick I would have called you crazy. Looking back he had a good career here and always did his job. Happy for you 8 0.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

I can see round 4-6. And as I said earlier in this thread. Yes he is a good blocker!

 

[clashmore_mike]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Dolphins?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Dolphins</a>, with the Jarvis Landry pick, take <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NotreDame?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NotreDame</a> TE Durham Smythe at pick 123.</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/990275838787567616?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 28, 2018</a></blockquote>
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[Sherm Sticky]

Congratulation Durham. He worked his ass of and progressed each year to become a viable NFL prospect. Notre Dame man IMO.


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[Old Man Mike]

Silence the denigrators, Warrior! Loved your attitude and effort and game (when you got the chance to show it) here at ND.

 

[Cackalacky]

Congrats DS!

 

[johnnycando]

Grats to Smythe.

 

[Irishman77]

Probably fights his way to a second contract and achieves financial independence for life! Congrats Smythe!!!

 

[dublinirish]

 

[stpeteirish]

Probably fights his way to a second contract and achieves financial independence for life! Congrats Smythe!!!

pretty good prediction irishman77 if you are still around.

 

[BobbyMac]

Probably fights his way to a second contract and achieves financial independence for life! Congrats Smythe!!!