Scouting Journals for Wyatt Smith

Athletic, productive frontline defender who is quickly developing into one of the top pass rushers in the 2027 cycle. Measured at 6-foot-6, 237 pounds at the Rivals Elite Camp in Miami coming out of his junior season. Tests as a top athlete, posting a scintillating 4.64-second 40-yard dash, among the best on the camp circuit for a prospect his size in the 2027 cycle. Had a breakout junior season at national power St. Thomas Aquinas, racking up 25 tackles for loss and 13 sacks. A high-effort defender who makes plays in the backfield at a high rate. Flashes high-end closing speed. Eliminates angles, stalking down ball-carriers. Strong run defender who can set the edge and play contain. Second-effort led to a high sack count as a junior, as he doesn’t give up on plays. Flashed a quick first step in the camp setting. Still developing a pass rush arsenal as he’s more of a “see ball, get ball” type at this stage. Already a very productive player but has more upside for growth with continued technical development. Has high-end NFL bloodlines as he’s the son of former top five pick and NFL All-Pro Justin Smith. Looks to be an ascending prospect who could end up as one of the top EDGE prospects in the 2027 cycle.

Smith is one of the biggest risers among the EDGE group. He’s coming off a fantastic breakout junior season at St. Thomas Aquinas, where he racked up 25 tackles for a loss and 13 sacks, while playing some of the best competition in the state of Florida. He is a physically gifted, big defensive end, checking in at around 6’6 and 240 pounds at the Rivals Camp in Miami. Also tested off the charts, running an electronically timed 4.64 40 yard dash. He looked very good in one-on-ones before going down with an injury. Smith is a physical, active, high-effort EDGE prospect who has the potential to perhaps grow into a defensive lineman as he continues to add weight to his frame. He also has NFL bloodlines with his father being Justin Smith, former top-five pick and four-time All-Pro defensive end in his time in the league. There’s a lot to like about Wyatt Smith. There’s several positive indicators, and he looks to be an ascending prospect in the state of Florida.

Wyatt Smith put together a strong day of work at Rivals Camp Miami. The 6-foot-6, 240-pounder was one of the more physically imposing defensive linemen on hand and was undefeated in 1-on-1’s before sustaining an injury. Smith is a big-framed defender with explosive movement skills and a solid technical foundation. He is coming off a breakout junior season at Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) St. Thomas Aquinas that saw him rack up 115 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, and 13 sacks for the perennial power. Smith is the son of former All-Pro defensive lineman Justin Smith.