Jimmy Smith, the outstanding cornerback from Colorado, was considered by many NFL draft analysts to be a top ten talent in the 2011 NFL draft. He fell to later rounds due to questions about his character off the field. The Baltimore Ravens who were very interested in drafting Jimmy Smith were able to select him with 27th pick in the draft.
Drafting Jimmy Smith could prove to be the biggest steal in the 2011 NFL draft if Smith lives up to his potential. Based on the interviews I’ve seen, Smith looks like he is sincere in being a role model player for the Ravens. The Ravens have been craving a shutdown corner for the last few years. Now that Ravens have Jimmy Smith covering along with Ed Reed, the Ravens secondary could be a serious force to reckon with.
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