Chicago Bears: 5 options to replace Cameron Meredith
Draft Prospect Vyncint Smith, Limestone College
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about an under-the-radar prospect out of Limestone College in South Carolina. Since that time, Vyncint Smith has continued to gain recognition as an intriguing option in the latter half of the draft — and rightfully so.
Smith dazzled at his pro day, which he participated in at the University of South Carolina. He ran a 4.36 40-yard dash, and his vertical was nearly 40 inches. Both of those results would have been second among all wide receivers at the NFL Combine behind the aforementioned DJ Chark.
The idea of putting a guy like Smith alongside Allen Robinson is certainly enticing. It would give the Chicago Bears two legitimate deep threats. However, not only is Smith someone who can beat his man deep, but he can go get the football.
Smith also has a tremendous attitude. When I spoke to him earlier this month, I asked him what he would bring to an NFL team. He stated:
"“I think I can fit anywhere you want to put me, whether that’s in the slot, on the outside, or on special teams. I think I have great attention to detail to go along with my work ethic, speed, and size.”"
That kind of attitude would fit in well in any locker room.
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The only reason he is not being talked about more is the fact that he went to small Division II school. If Smith had played at a Division I school, even in a non-power conference, people would likely be talking about him as a mid-round prospect. As it is, he is slowly making his way up the draft board. He has had private workouts with the Jets, Lions, Falcons, and Cowboys, and other teams are taking notice.
However, he has a special connection with a current Bears assistant. Smith’s college head coach was the current Bears wide receivers coach, Mike Furrey. Certainly, Smith is not flying under the Bears radar. Furrey has likely given Pace an in-depth scouting report on the hardworking, blue-collar prospect. He could be the next small school steal for Ryan Pace.