2011 NFL Draft: Why Jimmy Smith Is Perfect for Eagles in the First Round

April 8, 2011   ·   jason karl   ·   Jump to comments

One of the Philadelphie Eagles' greatest needs in the offseason is upgrading the right cornerback position opposite of star Asante Samuel.
At 23rd overall in the first round, the Eagles will most likely miss out on elite talents like Patrick Peterson and Prince Amukamara, unless we see a trade up.
The Eagles though will probably have a chance to draft corner Jimmy Smith from Colorado at 23.
Smith could be drafted as high as 11 or fall to the end of the first round; his mystery draft position is because of his character concerns, which I think are being blown out of proportion
His three incidents with law occurred during his two years on campus, with nothing coming after that.
As a true freshman, Smith got caught with alcohol during training camp.
"I walked outside with a red cup that had nothing in it and you can't have a red cup in Boulder," Smith said. "So, I got caught for that. It was a lack of judgment.'' Boulder is known to be a big party town, whe...

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