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Thursday, April 19

Book on CB Fred Smoot
By Mel Kiper
ESPN.com

Here's a rundown of what I've had to say about Mississippi State CB FRED SMOOT since the beginning of the college-football season.

March 21
Supremely confident cover man who thrives on the challenge of going one-on-one with the opposition's top wide-out.

Feb. 28
With his coverage skills and supreme confidence level, Smoot has the necessary mettle to move right in as a starter during his rookie campaign and perform at a solid level.

Feb. 7
Proven playmaker in the Bulldogs' deep patrol, experienced at working in zone packages or man-to-man situations. Smoot anticipates extremely well in coverage while showing impressive recovery skills.

Jan. 4
Opportunistic cover man who seems to relish the challenge of working against the opposition's top wideout.

Dec. 31
Was beaten some in coverage this season, but he's a confident, very talented, pure CB who anticipates extremely well and has the ability to come through with the game-changing play at key points. Assisting Smoot at the pro level will be the fact that he's experienced in man-coverage situations as well as a three-deep zone which is also employed by the Bulldogs top-flight defensive coordinator Joe Lee Dunn.

Oct. 26
Instinctive CB who anticipates well and closes quickly, allowing him to take some chances in coverage. Through six games, Smoot has come away with three interceptions and also broken up 10 passes.

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