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Thursday, April 19

Book on DE Justin Smith
By Mel Kiper
ESPN.com

Here's a rundown of what I've had to say about Missouri DE JUSTIN SMITH since the beginning of the college-football season.

March 21
Not only is he a gifted athlete, but his productivity matched all that talent over a three-year period with the Tigers.

Feb. 28
With his awesome computer numbers working together with his productivity and dominance on the football field, Smith has begun his move back up into the top part of the draft. Right now, he's the No. 1 defensive end prospect on the board.

Feb. 7
In addition to being a tremendous physical specimen, Smith receives elite grades for his game-day performance with the Tigers.

Jan. 12
A player with unbelievable athletic ability who will impress during workouts and was also very productive on the field. He closes to the quarterback with tremendous burst. Led the Tigers with 97 tackles, 24 for losses, and set a team record with 11 sacks this season.

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