5-star commit Nolan Smith put on show at The Opening regional
Georgia fans have been excited about 5-star defensive end Nolan Smith, but that enthusiasm is about to ramp up even more.
Smith was among the elite prospects at The Opening regional in Atlanta on Sunday morning, and he put on an absolute show. His testing numbers — including a 4.51 40-yard dash — stood out among his peers.
We see you @SmithNoland2 👀
Can this be beat? pic.twitter.com/1YZRCtAs7U
— The Opening (@TheOpening) March 25, 2018
Smith rated in the 99th percentile of all 2019 prospects in the 40-yard dash, vertical, peak power, agility and power ball. His 40-yard dash time is especially impressive considering his size — he is 6-foot-3, and 234 pounds.
That 141.18 Sparq rating is higher than any 2018 UGA signee managed a year ago. Channing Tindall was the closest at 125.75.
Smith was expected to test well. Last month, he tweeted out his recent testing marks and they compared favorably to many of the top pass rushers who worked out at the NFL combine.
He was also impressive on the field and dominated several early reps:
5-Star UGA commit Nolan Smith II dodging the raindrops out here at the Nike Opening. With a fresh cut. pic.twitter.com/OuRzSJ8iMU
— Jeff Sentell (@jeffsentell) March 25, 2018
5-Star DE/OLB Nolan Smith with his first 1-on-1 reps of the day. Fast twitch > Cold pic.twitter.com/td2HE0FFf5
— Jeff Sentell (@jeffsentell) March 25, 2018
5-star Nolan Smith. Repping for the 912. Believe it or not it also seems cold out here to him. That’s because it is. ❄️❄️ pic.twitter.com/PzAnnJBnMe
— Jeff Sentell (@jeffsentell) March 25, 2018
Georgia is clearly getting a special athlete in Smith.
