Colts met with small school 2025 NFL Draft prospect after a standout week at the Tropical Bowl
For the Indianapolis Colts, their 2025 offseason has officially begun.While the offseason includes multiple important events, for fans, it means one thing especially. It's officially draft season, which means teams will begin traveling the country for pro days, the NFL Scouting Combine, and, before all of that, college All-Star games, where prospects get to show […]
For the Indianapolis Colts, their 2025 offseason has officially begun.
While the offseason includes multiple important events, for fans, it means one thing especially. It's officially draft season, which means teams will begin traveling the country for pro days, the NFL Scouting Combine, and, before all of that, college All-Star games, where prospects get to show off their skills on the field.
Colts met with FCS WR Carl Smith during the Tropical Bowl
One of the first All-Star games of the draft cycle happened in Orlando, Florida, last week in the Tropical Bowl. This gave all 32 teams a chance to get an up-close look at some of the players who are a part of the 2025 NFL Draft class.
For the Colts, one player they spoke with, I've been told, was former Robert Morris and Lafayette wide receiver Carl Smith Jr. If you look at Smith's college stats, you may not be overall impressed with what he could offer. He began his four-year college career at Virginia Tech but transferred to Lafayette College for two seasons and finished his career at Robert Morris. He finished his college career with 27 receptions, 422 yards, and four touchdowns. His best season came in his last year after transferring to Robert Morris, where he recorded 15 receptions, 277 yards, and two touchdowns.
When you dive into Smith Jr.'s tape, you can see that his production does not tell the full story of his ability as a player. Watching him on film, you begin to see how strong his route-running ability is, and it becomes easy to see why multiple scouts at the Tropical Bowl believe his best football is still in front of him. He was able to show off his route running and speed at the Tropical Bowl, and it helped him be named a standout player by CBS Sports' Emory Hunt.
My personal analysis of him as a prospect is that he has a solid foundation of skills, making him an appealing developmental option at wide receiver. He needs some coaching to polish his overall skill set, but I honestly think his upside and experience as both a returner and gunner could help him make the team's 53-man roster. He's definitely a name I think people should keep an eye on as a late draft selection or priority undrafted free agent. To get more info on Smith, here is how he tested at the FCS Bowl in December.
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 176 lbs
3-Cone: 6.88 seconds
Broad Jump: 10'2"
40-Yard Dash: 4.46 seconds
10-yard split: 1.56 seconds
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