Rhamondre Stevenson 2021 Panini Select #75 RC Patriots NFL Rookie Card Sold by sheeh128 | Ends on 2023-03-03 03:22:47 Also, be sure to follow us on Twitter (@PFN365) to stay in the loop on all things college football and the NFL Draft landscape. He also struggled at times with dropped passes. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. All Rights Reserved. Quickly turns upfield after the catch. You can see he is a problem for opposing defenses.if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[728,90],'nfldraftdiamonds_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_9',144,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-nfldraftdiamonds_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); I project Ihmir Smith-Marsette to end up going a lot sooner than people project. Bottom line, Smith-Marsette is not just fast, but his speed is explosive. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Let's dive deeper into what he brings to the table. [20] Smith-Marsette became a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII 38-35 against the Philadelphia Eagles. [16], The Chicago Bears claimed Smith-Marsette off waivers on September 1, 2022. . Many have DeVonta Smith of Alabama as their number one with LSUs JaMarr Chase right behind him. He is not, however, a one trick pony. Damond Talbot. All rights reserved. 1 Pick. Loses his focus and concentration and drops the occasional easy pass. His speed makes him a deep threat while his explosion helps him win on shorter pass plays. Lettered in both football and track and field at Weequahic High School in Newark, New Jersey. And he also injured himself flipping himself into the end zone on a touchdown in the team's win over Wisconsin. Iowa Smith-Marsettes surging talent could obviously lead to him getting more opportunities in coach Kevin OConnells offense. The Vikings were wise to use their draft picks on legitimate trouble spots, while giving their young players a chance to actually grow in the offense. It makes you wonder if maybe the future is already here. Ihmir Smith-Marsette had 1 receptions last season and 6 receptions over his career. Displays a sense of timing, tracks the pass in the air, and consistently extends his hands to snatch the ball away from his frame. Unfortunately hurt his ankle on the flip. Although he reportedly snagged 38 receptions for 773 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior, his performances as a cornerback were as impressive. @KirkCousins8 connects with @_ihmirr_ for the #Vikings 1st TD of the day, Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) January 9, 2022. 1 . With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, all eyes seem to be on the wide receiver class. That's what general manager Rick Spielman did again Saturday, for the fourth time in the last seven years, when selecting ex-Iowa Hawkeyes receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette with the 157th overall pick . Justin Jefferson is one of the best receivers in the league, and Adam Thielen is a two-time Pro Bowler with plenty of juice still left in the tank. The Vikings are excited to see how the 2021 fifth-round pick progresses after impressing the previous coaching staff in training camp last year.. These are the things that Ihmir Smith-Marsette brings to the 2021 NFL Draft. Creativity, speed, explosion, and versatility. His arrest ultimately led to a one-game suspension by the program as well as him going through the Iowa Student Athlete Code of Conduct process. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He played college football at Iowa and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Latest on Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN. In just his second game as a freshman, the explosive pass catcher snagged two touchdowns to give the Hawkeyes a win over Iowa State. 157 pick in 2021 draft. Note that Minnesota didn't draft a WR until Round 6 last month (MSU's Jalen Nailor). -- by Chad Reuter. . Ihmir Smith-Marsette (born August 29, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). Featured | NFL Draft Prospects 2021: Paulines updated big board, player rankings. February 23, 2021. Both are around 61, Smith-Marsette is a little heavier at 179 and both can return kicks. $4.89. [2], Smith-Marsette caught 18 passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns in his freshman season. Ihmir Smith-Marsette reportedly impacted Vikings' draft strategy Teams AFC East Bills Dolphins Jets Patriots AFC North Bengals Browns Ravens Steelers AFC South Colts Jaguars Texans Titans. Hes part of the reason the Vikings didnt feel the need to add a wide receiver early in the draft. He is just over six feet tall and posted a 4.5 40-yard dash with a 1.55-second 10-yard split at his pro day. Draft: Minnesota Vikings in the 5th round (157th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. Ihmir Smith-Marsette was born in Newark, NJ. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Smith-Marsette caught 25 passes for 345 yards last season. His explosion off the line of scrimmage is reminiscent to a sprinter exploding out of his blocks. View The NFL Draft Bible database, with over 15,000 NFL Draft prospects. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development. At the end of the day, the Vikings came to the rightful conclusion that theres no use in searching for another diamond when one might possibly already exist on their roster. We have several contributors on this site, and if they contribute their name and contact will be in the piece above. He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023. After watching practice at OTAs, Graff wrote: Ihmir Smith-Marsette came down with an impressive catch during one drill. Iowa does not run the most explosive, pass-happy offense in college football. });
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Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Free shipping for many products! *Use the official Mock Draft tool of the NFL Draft Bible on NFLMockDraftDatabase.com. In a shortened senior season, he still found time to show his explosion and creativity. Smith-Marsette grew up in Newark, New Jersey. On December 24th, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette declared for the 2021 NFL Draft. [18], On October 21, 2022, Smith-Marsette was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. Paolo Banchero 2022-23 Chronicle ROOKIE RC GAMMA RAYS SILVER HOLO SP MAGIC DUKE Sold by cardsandcollectibles03 | Ends on 2023-02-27 03:37:37 To get the most of his diverse skillset, he best suits on a vertical passing offense, but one that also manufactures touches for wide receivers on jet sweeps, etc. With a versatile profile and ownership of past tribulations, Smith-Marsette appears to be trending the right away again. Bowen: 20 NFL rookies drafted by ideal teams and my favorite Day 3 picks, Minnesota Vikings NFL draft picks 2021: Analysis for every selection, The best at everything in the NFL draft: Top prospects at 50 different skills, Smith-Marsette scores 98-yard kickoff return TD, Smith-Marsette scores 3 different ways in win over USC, Iowa answers pick-6 with 95-yard kickoff-return TD, Smith-Marsette takes off to score 45-yard Iowa TD, Hawkeyes looking to plug holes at TE, DL in the offseason. 12 overall pick of the 2022 NFL draft on a receiver. [3] As a sophomore he had 28 receptions for 361 yards and two touchdowns. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. He de-committed from Rutgers, committed to Minnesota, then de-committed from the Gophers. Ihmir Smith-Marsette was born on August 29, 1999. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Friday, March 3, 2:32PM. [4][5][6] As a junior, Smith-Marsette caught 44 passes for 722 yards and five touchdowns while also rushing for 108 yards and three touchdowns and returned 17 kickoffs for 503 yards and two touchdowns. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 1 (14893rd overall since 1960). We call them diamonds in the rough. Want more 2021 NFL Draft prospect news? 1 Pick, The Case for C.J. Many have DeVonta Smith of Alabama as their number one with LSU's Ja'Marr Chase right behind him. Continue with Recommended Cookies. 2023 Minnesota Vikings Football, LLC , All Rights Reserved. Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette is an exciting and creative 2021 NFL Draft prospect who looks set to be the first receiver drafted from the Hawkeyes since Marvin McNutt in 2012. A backflip touchdown induced an injury in that game, unfortunately, bringing his college career to an end. Although he played from multiple alignments for the Hawkeyes, Smith-Marsette most likely projects to play out of the slot in the NFL. He will ultimately have a starting role as a kick returner. Displaying his all-around skillset that will make him a valuable commodity in the NFL, he also returned a punt for a touchdown. Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf make up one of the best one-two punches at receiver in the NFL. With the 157th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings have drafted Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette. The Iowa Hawkeyes are not well known for producing speedy, explosive, pass catchers that are drafted to the NFL. A three-star high school prospect, he was ranked as just the 165th cornerback in the class. [13] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Ranked 17th in Iowa history with 2,834 career all purpose yards (1,344 kick return, 1,270 receiving and 220 rushing). Get instant advice on your decision to draft Lance McCutcheon or Ihmir Smith-Marsette in 2023. He occasionally makes head-scratching decisions on the field as well, such as flipping in the end zone after a touchdown and injuring his ankle in the process, which he did against Wisconsin this past December. Unsurprisingly, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette announced his intention to enter the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday. Follow full coverage of Ihmir Smith-Marsette during the 2021 NFL Draft on ESPN.com. My name is Damond Talbot, I have worked extremely hard to help hundreds of small school players over the past several years, and will continue my mission. Analysis: Smith-Marsette was given huge grades from NFL scouts entering the season, but he never lived up to expectations. The third came in the Outback Bowl against Mississippi State in a game where he would set a career-high for a single game in kickoff return yards with 150. He was named honorable mention All-Big Ten pick after leading his squad in receiving yards and scores (44-722-16.4, five TDs), while continuing to contribute as a runner (11-108-9.8, two TDs) and kick returner (17-503-29.6). This past season, Smith-Marsette nabbed honorable mention All-Big Ten accolades for his work as a receiver (25-345-13.8, four TDs receiving; 7-54-7.7, one TD rushing) and kick returner (8-176-22.0). With his fluidity, route running upside and ability as a deep receiver, there is a solid floor for him as a plus deep threat at the very least at the next level. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Ihmir Smith-Marsette They hit him on screens, he has several designed runs and he is explosive return man. Ihmir Smith-Marsette WR #82 Experience: 2 years Height: 6-1 Age: 23 Weight: 185 lbs College: Iowa 2022 SEASON REC 1 YDS 15 AVG 15 TDS 0 Biography Second-year wide receiver enters his first year with the Chiefs in 2022. In Year 2, he was the Big Ten Return Specialist of the Year and his team's Special Teams Most Valuable Player, filling up the stat sheet even more (24-707-29.5 on kick returns; 23-361-15.7, three TDs receiving; 9-71-7.9 rushing). All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Smith-Marsette ran a 4.5 at his pro day with an excellent 1.55 10-yard split, and he also logged a 37-inch vertical and a 124-inch broad jump. Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette is an exciting and creative 2021 NFL Draft prospect who looks set to be the first receiver drafted from the Hawkeyes since Marvin McNutt in 2012. Entdecke 2021 Panini Prizm Red Wave/149 Ihmir Smith-Marsette #372 Rookie Auto RC in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! *CLICK HERE for more in-depth scouting reports, be sure to reserve your copy of the 2021 NFL Draft Bible Publication! His speed isn't of the typical straight line variety you find in many draft hopefuls with wheels. [1] As a senior, Smith-Marsette had 38 receptions for 773 yards and 13 touchdowns on offense and 43 tackles, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries on defense and also scored three touchdowns as a return specialist. 2021: Rd 5, Pk 157 (MIN) Status. Smith-Marsette is a player that was selected as a . "For as long as I could remember," Smith-Marsette wrote via Twitter. We offer recommendations from over 100 fantasy football experts! In his latest big board for Pro Football Network, Tony Pauline lists Ihmir Smith-Marsette as his 80th overall prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft. In just four kickoff returns, he achieved 134 yards, almost the same as his season receiving yards. Or write about sports? Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. He initially attended St. Benedict's Preparatory School, where he played water polo, before transferring to Weequahic High School after his freshman year. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. He is very fluid in and out of his breaks, showing a great understanding for how to attack leverage. List Tracking Packers' virtual pre-draft meetings ahead of 2021 NFL draft Ihmir Smith-Marsette scored 20 total touchdowns at Iowa, including two . You'll now receive the top Vikings Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. --Updated 07/23/20, QB | RB | FB | WR | iWR | TE | LT | RT | OG | OC | DT | NG | 3-4 DE | 4-3 DE | 3-4 OLB | 4-3 OLB | ILB | CB | iCB | FS | SS. Smith-Marsette is a long limbed pass catcher who has a ton of room to add weight but currently boasts a really slight frame. After conversations with my coaches and family, I have decided to declare for the . Although they would be the only touchdowns of his freshman campaign, another dimension was added to his game at the end of the season. And when Andy Reid's team begins its title defense in seven months, the aforementioned Smith-Marsette could be a part of the active roster. inNewark,NJ, College: This could be his biggest asset as it pertains to his NFL Draft stock in a deep wide receiver class. Ihmir Smith-Marsette has been Iowa's biggest playmaker today. A high school water polo player, football was a secondary consideration for 2021 NFL Draft prospect Ihmir Smith-Marsette. Which Receivers Could Seahawks Target in Second Round. Ihmir Smith-Marsette is 6-1 (185 cm) tall. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Coming into the NFL Draft, he. He gives the Iowa wide receiver a third-round grade and is his 12th ranked wide receiver. He has a pro day next month at Iowa. 1 Pick, The Case for Bryce Young To Be the No. Copyright 2022 NFL Draft Diamonds. Possesses eye/hand coordination and agility and makes a lot of incredibly athletic receptions. Tony Pauline lists Ihmir Smith-Marsette as his 80th overall prospect in the 2021 NFL Draft. North Dakota State Bison and the Jackson State Tigers couldnt come to an agreement Top rated safety Joenel Aguero committed to Georgia. cnx.cmd.push(function() {
From there, his recruitment became a messy affair. Ihmir Smith-Marsette 2021 Prizm Draft Picks Orange Cracked Ice Refractor #128. Seattle has two studs atop the depth chart at receiver. Nobody brings you the names you need to know like NFL Draft Bible, become a disciple today and order here! He would be another weapon at Wilson's disposal, who seemed unhappy with the current state of the offense after last year's early exit from the playoffs. by. , Ranking every First Round Pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Heres why Tyler Smith is a GREAT Pickup for the Dallas Cowboys, Film Study: Patriots Cole Strange has SUPERSTAR Potential. He possesses terrific size as well as outstanding speed, but he must elevate his game to have a career at the next level. The Vikings cut receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette after acquiring receiver Jalen Reagor in a trade with the Eagles. And Osborn is coming off an incredible season50 receptions, 655 yards and seven touchdowns. The thought of pairing another high-end offensive playmaker with a skills group that already had Justin Jefferson, Adam Thielen and K.J. And maybejust maybeit would have been a reality if the group wasnt already so deep. He went out with a bang in his final appearance, recording a career-high 140 receiving yards, snagging 2 touchdowns, and earning Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week honors. He reminds me heavily of Kansas City Chiefs WR Mecole Herdman. Osborn was the stuff of NFL dreams. Smith-Marsette would be a great step in the right direction and he looks to be available either late in day two or early in day three of next week's draft. He was utilized the same way Hardman is for the Chiefs. MSTravel 1 day ago. If Smith Marsette is still on the board at 92, he may wind up in Green Bay. Find out more. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. He can easily make men miss in the open field and breakaway for big gains. Another two kick return touchdowns took him to double figures for the year. Badger fans probably remember his final collegiate play-a long touchdown reception capped off by a . He isnt the most physical player by any stretch of the imagination. They combined for 183 catches and 2,357 receiving yards with 20 touchdowns in 2020. [7][8][9], Smith-Marsette was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round, 157th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft. Copyright 2019-2023. Sponsored. Ihmir Smith-Marsette (born August 29, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). For me, he would fit nicely in the Kansas City Chiefs offense which is where he landed in my most recent mock draft for Pro Football Network. Remember in the preseason, Ihmir had a 2nd round Blesto grade. Additionally, his career game set an Outback Bowl record for return yards. Get instant advice on your decision to draft Jalen Nailor or Ihmir Smith-Marsette in 2023. August 29,1999 The Vikings are "excited" to see how 2nd-year WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette develops, per beat writer Chad Graff. Ihmir Smith-Marsette played 8 games last season and 16 games over his career. Then another Alabama wide out Jaylen Waddle . What's not to like about Smith-Marsette? Join our linker program. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Prior to compensatory picks being announced, the Chiefs have eight draft selections. Ihmir Smith-Marsette NFL Draft Profile Position: Wide Receiver School: Iowa Current Year: Senior Height: 6'0 3/4 Weight: 181 pounds As a junior, Smith-Marsette set career-highs in receiving yards (722) and touchdowns (5). I have been blown away when breaking down film on Smith-Marsette. Has been named an All-Big Ten honoree in each of the last three seasons at both wide receiver and kick returner. He also projects as a great option as a returner. The Iowa wide receiver had 4 receiving touchdowns and added another rushing touchdown. Having committed to the Scarlet Knights in 2016, he took a visit to Iowa in early January. Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette is an exciting 2021 NFL Draft prospect who could thrive in the NFL depending on his landing spot. playerId: "67822575-a4f4-4fe4-9ca3-7a0abddbdd6f"
62 and 92 in Round 2 and Round 3 and then No. The speed, explosion, and agility, make him a dangerous threat as a kick returner. However, he added another dimension taking 11 carries for 108 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium Wifi Policy. Though he does not possess the true elite speed other smaller receivers may have, he is fast enough to make cornerbacks worry, and big enough to out-muscle them when needed. One of the more underrated deep threats in all of college football, Iowa wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette possesses a tantalizing skill set that will be highly coveted at the next level. Do you have a sports website? One of the first big-time decisions came earlier today when Iowa Hawkeye leading receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette announced he is entering the NFL Draft.