Travis Smith

As a College Recruit

Jump ball maven capable of eye-popping acrobatic grabs. Measured in at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds at the On3 Elite Series prior to his senior season. Has plus length for the position with 33 inch arms to go with 9.5-inch hands. Emerged on the national radar with a breakout early beginning to his junior season. Has outstanding ball skills and a very large catch radius. Made great catches while facing top competition as a junior. Elite body control and can hang in the air. Comes down with catches that many others couldn’t. Climbs the ladder to elevate for difficult grabs over the middle of the field. High level ball tracker. Fluid mover with solid change of direction. Physical and fights through contact after the catch. Finished his junior season with 48 catches for 896 yards and 10 touchdowns. Needs to improve top end speed to aid in downfield separation. More of a 4.7 type with his fastest wind-legal 100-meter time being an 11.69. Can improve hand strength at the catch point as gets some attempts dislodged by defensive backs. A very good contested catch and possession target who could develop into much more with an improved top gear.