Nolan Smith

Georgia linebacker Nolan Smith answered some tough questions at the combine and provided insight on Georgia's defense.

[March 1, 2023] Such a devastation for the program and respective families, losing both Willock and Chandler LeCroy, a staff… Nolan Smith’s compelling, emotional, and raw testimony on the tragic passing of Georgia teammate Devin Willock. He also showed a sense of humor. He is a leader and someone who NFL teams will want in their locker rooms. Smith continued to be a leader and stuck with the program after suffering a season-ending

The Bulldogs went on to beat TCU 65-7 in the College Football Playoff National Championship game and became the first team in the CFP era to repeat as champions ...

I turned off the mock drafts, I turned off my phone, and I picked up a book." [Get the fastest scores, stats, news, LIVE videos, and more. [Nolan Smith](//247sports.com/Coach/Nolan-Smith-3848) saw his senior season come to a premature close when he tore a pectoral muscle in the Bulldogs' win over Florida earlier this season.

Former Georgia edge defender Nolan Smith opened some eyes at the NFL Scouting Combine Thursday as he attempts to improve his stock ahead of the 2023 NFL ...

He was a co-winner of Georgia’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year after playing in all 14 games for the Bulldogs and making 18 tackles, 15 quarterback pressures, and 2.5 sacks that fall. During the 2020 season, Smith made his first start against Tennessee and wound up playing in all 10 games and recording 22 tackles, 20 quarterback pressures, 2.5 sacks, and 2.5 tackles for loss. Smith played in 14 of Georgia’s 15 games in 2021 and piled together 56 tackles, 27 quarterback pressures, 9 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks to help the Bulldogs capture their first national title since 1980. Smith entered the 2022 season with high expectations given his experience, and through eight games he logged 18 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 pass break-up and 1 quarterback hurry before tearing a pec muscle in the first half of the Bulldogs’ victory against Florida. Smart explained Smith didn’t seem very different in the immediate aftermath of the injury, and the Bulldogs head coach wanted to make sure Smith would still contribute despite not playing. 3, and two days before that Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said he wanted Smith back at practice that afternoon because of the leadership role the senior fills.

The Buffalo Bills employ one such human in the rehabbing Von Miller. And at the NFC Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, they've met a Georgia prospect who might ...

Former Georgia Bulldog Nolan Smith is on the field and taking part in drills in Indianapolis and he's turned in several results at the NFL Combine.

Smith ran an official 4.39 40-yard dash, the second-fastest combine mark by a defensive end since 2003. Only Smith and Amare Barno (2022) have ever come in ...

SN's Vinnie Iyer ranks Smith as the draft's No. Smith didn't stop at the 40-yard dash, though. Remarkably, Smith hasn't even played a down since October, when he suffered a season-ending pectoral tear. [pic.twitter.com/6AMo49fwIQ] [March 2, 2023] Smith is likely happier with his official number. [pic.twitter.com/3C104LFCqR] [March 2, 2023] [https://t.co/P2AIm2KhZ4] [pic.twitter.com/9oK9hKXG0o] [March 2, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/KIn2UOYZkw] [March 2, 2023] Smith entered the 2022 season as a consensus first-round prospect but saw his stock slip a bit after the injury and low sack production for Georgia. Amazingly, that wasn't good enough for Smith. [his latest big board](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-draft-prospects-2023-player-rankings-big-board/izwvqtdgymtvdw7qzx0q3hxp). [Calijah Kancey draws comparisons to Aaron Donald after blazing fast NFL Combine run](https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/calijah-kancey-40-time-pitt-aaron-donald-comparisons-nfl-combine/mmkb4z9vb1bfs5okiahobsyg)

If NFL quarterbacks felt a shiver down their spine Thursday evening, it's probably because they watched Nolan Smith at the NFL Scouting Combine.

32 overall to the [Pittsburgh Steelers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/PIT/pittsburgh-steelers/). At 238 pounds, he is now the heaviest player with a 40-plus vertical and a sub 4.40 40 at the Combine since 2003, edging out D.K. [officially clocked in with a blazing 4.39-second 40-yard dash](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2023-nfl-combine-results-measurements-edge-and-dl-40-yard-dash-height-weight-winners-and-losers-more/), which edged out Tennessee's Byron Young (4.43) and fellow Bulldog Robert Beal Jr. Smith also told Dales that he had been training in the 4.3s leading up to the combine. (4.48), who were the next fastest. Diggs ran a 4.46-second 40-yard dash at the 2015 combine, while Hopkins clocked in at 4.57 seconds, well behind Smith.

Georgia EDGE Nolan Smith wowed at the NFL Combine on Thursday and we look at NFL mock draft fits for the Bulldogs pass-rusher.

Nolan Smith is far more developed as a player than Highsmith but still fits that all-potential type of mold overall. There are several in the 2023 NFL Draft class but, after Thursday’s workouts at the [NFL Combine](https://fansided.com/2023/02/17/nfl-combine-schedule-events-stream-watch-free/) in Indianapolis, everyone has edge rusher Nolan Smith on the brain. Highsmith was exceptionally raw coming out of college but the athletic traits were there and we’ve seen Mike Tomlin and the Steelers coaching staff mold him into a highly effective player. Watt obviously fits that bill but we’ve also seen it with the emergence of Alex Highsmith over the past couple of seasons. Smith is a complete monster athletically and his potential is going to make him a possible first-round pick. Smith went out, despite still recovering from a torn pectoral muscle suffered midway through Georgia’s season, and just tore up the athletic testing.

The two-time CFP national champion made a serious statement at the NFL scouting combine on Thursday – with both his skillset and his personality.

“Hard work works,” he told reporters. It’s more than a game, especially at Georgia, that connection piece real. “At Cincinnati they brought it up, and I got emotional too just because I care,” he continued. “Devin, I love you baby, 7-7 you living forever. Do it for Dev, that’s what I tell them boys at Georgia. [died in a car crash following the Bulldogs’ championship parade](https://nypost.com/2023/01/15/georgias-devin-willock-bulldogs-staffer-dead-in-crash/) on Jan.

Nolan Smith from Georgia served notice Thursday afternoon at the NFL combine that his speed and athleticism are elite for his position.

Smith’s 40 came after those in his DL group cheered down on the Lucas Oil Field Stadium surface when he posted a 41.5 vertical jump. That's in the 98th percentile, according to Pro Football Focus’ Trevor Sikkema. I felt like I was going 85 percent.”

On the NFL Network broadcast from the combine, NFL Draft Analyst Daniel Jeremiah provided an impressive player comparison for Smith. “Smith is an outstanding ...

He was a co-winner of Georgia’s Defensive Newcomer of the Year after playing in all 14 games for the Bulldogs and making 18 tackles, 15 quarterback pressures, and 2.5 sacks that fall. During the 2020 season, Smith made his first start against Tennessee and wound up playing in all 10 games and recording 22 tackles, 20 quarterback pressures, 2.5 sacks, and 2.5 tackles for loss. Smith played in 14 of Georgia’s 15 games in 2021 and piled together 56 tackles, 27 quarterback pressures, 9 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks to help the Bulldogs capture their first national title since 1980. Smith entered the 2022 season with high expectations given his experience, and through eight games he logged 18 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, 1 pass break-up and 1 quarterback hurry before tearing a pec muscle in the first half of the Bulldogs’ victory against Florida. Smart explained Smith didn’t seem very different in the immediate aftermath of the injury, and the Bulldogs head coach wanted to make sure Smith would still contribute despite not playing. 3, and two days before that Georgia head coach Kirby Smart said he wanted Smith back at practice that afternoon because of the leadership role the senior fills.

Smith appeared upset after his 40-yard dash, saying later he didn't think he ran his best. But it was the second-fastest time for a defensive lineman since 2003 ...

Metcalf](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/49705/dk-metcalf) (40 1/2) and his broad jump was longer than edge rusher [Von Miller](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/2329/von-miller) (10 foot, 6 inches). But it was the second-fastest time for a defensive lineman since 2003, behind only the 4.36 that Virginia Tech’s Amaré Barno ran a year ago. I had fun. The 6-foot-2, 282-pounder ran a 4.49 in the 40, clocked a 1.61 10-yard split, had a 37.5-inch vertical jump and went 10-5 in the broad jump. “I had a good day. The 6-foot-2, 238-pounder ran a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash, clocked a 1.52 10-yard split, had a 41 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot, 8-inch broad jump.

Following an elite showing at the NFL combine, Georgia's Nolan Smith has risen up draft boards. The Ravens could be the perfect landing spot.

By playing alongside Roquan Smith, Nolan Smith would have a mentor who plays the game in a similar manner to that of his own. With soon-to-be second-year defensive back Kyle Hamilton quickly developing into a star, this young core would be headed in the right direction. But with both Pierre-Paul and Campbell reaching the end of their careers, Smith could step directly into their role. He is able to attack the offensive line both off the edge, and upfront, often winning with ease. But there is one team that could very well be the perfect fit for the former Georgia star: The By adding Smith, the Ravens would gain their next great defensive star.

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nolan Smith continues to impress at the 2023 NFL combine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Smith, who is no stranger to putting on big ...

[Channing Tindall](https://ugawire.usatoday.com/2022/03/18/uga-football-channing-tindall-receives-2022-nfl-draft-player-comparison/)). Nolan Smith has some serious hops. Nolan Smith got hops.

Teams love to see players they're targeting in the draft perform well at the NFL combine. It's another box that's checked by the prospect, either from a ...

At 238 pounds, he ran a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash, jumped 41.5 inches in the vertical and had a broad jump of 10 feet, 8 inches. Don’t expect to see Smith mocked to the Rams very often moving forward, though. But it’s not great news for the Rams. It’s another box that’s checked by the prospect, either from a height-weight perspective or in terms of athleticism. All great news for Smith, who made himself some money in Indianapolis this week. He’s considered one of the most athletic pass rushers in the draft, which is only going to help his draft stock.

Smith weighed in at 239 pounds before testing on Thursday. Both his vertical, and his 40-yard dash, were the fastest of the defensive linemen who tested on ...

Someone that Smith is drawing comparisons to. Someone else that posted similar measurables? It is worth noting that Smith’s size makes him undersized by defensive end standards. [pic.twitter.com/4qTdp9MylL] [March 2, 2023] He also posted the third-best broad jump of the group, which measured in at 10’8: There were moments when an impressive drill drew the attention of the fans in attendance, or even the journalists in the building, but for the most part, Thursday afternoon at Lucas Oil Stadium was more subdued than your usual NFL environment.

Georgia defensive end Nolan Smith starred at the NFL scouting combine on Thursday, shining in the broad and vertical jumps, and 40-yard dash.

Well, the Tennessee alum is an edge rusher and just finished the 40 in 4.43 seconds, the second-fastest 40 by a defensive lineman. “Someone tagged me instead of tagging him, and I found out that it was another Byron Young,” the Volunteers alum said. “I know he wasn’t going 100%, but just to be able to line up against him was something special.” “He’s a great guy.” “I would love that, we talked about that all the time,” Gonzalez said when asked about playing against Blough. The Alabama alum plays inside, completing the three-cone drill in 7.68 seconds, seventh among tackles. “I thought I didn’t run my fastest time,” he told the NFL Network. He doesn’t talk the most smack, but he still talks smack.” Blough’s wife, Melissa, competed for Colombia in the 2020 Olympics. The former Georgia star ran the fastest 40-yard dash by a defensive lineman, clocking 4.39 seconds. That got me a little excited.” It topped Donald’s time of 4.68 in 2014.

On Thursday, March 2, the NFL combine's workouts officially got underway, starting with the defensive side of the ball. The defensive line, edge rushers and ...

He was more towards the middle of the pack when it came to his 30.00” vertical, he worked his way up to have a solid 10’3” broad jump. However, his 4.48 second 40-yard dash placed him as the sixth-fastest to perform on day one. When it came to the 40-yard dash, Smith retook a first place position alongside Auburn linebacker Owen Pappoe, as both finished with a day one high of 4.39 seconds. “I had fun, I just felt like I couldn't be 100% in the drill,” Smith said to an NFL Network correspondent. Smith drew lots of attention due to his performance on the first day of testing. While not first, Smith still put up a tremendous performance in the broad jump.