Met with Redskins coaches at Combine:
Preston Smith: "It's a great feeling." Said he met #Redskins coaching staff at the combine. Feels like he can make smooth transition to OLB.
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) May 1, 2015
Transition to OLB:
Preston Smith feels like he'll make smooth transition to OLB because Miss. State used multiple looks and he did some from that position
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 1, 2015
Preston Smith helped himself with a good showing at the combine. Prides himself on versatility.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 1, 2015
Preston Smith helped himself with a good showing at the combine. Prides himself on versatility.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 1, 2015
Smith said he looked slower on film because college system was more read then react scheme but felt like third downs he was faster.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 1, 2015
Forcing turnovers:
Preston Smith also forced two fumbles for Mississippi State, returned an interception for a TD and blocked two kicks. #Redskins
— Brian McNally (@bmcnally14) May 1, 2015
College experience:
Preston Smith feels like playing four years in college helped him. "Each year, I learned something new."
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) May 1, 2015
Clinton Portis fan:
Smith also says he was a Clinton Portis fan growing up.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 1, 2015
Player comparisons:
Smith said he's heard his game is similar to Antonio Smith but he tries to study many players like Miller, Watt, Tuck.
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 1, 2015
Preston smith says he 'steals' moves from JJ watt, Justin tuck etc. #WASpick
— John Keim (@john_keim) May 1, 2015
Slimming down for OLB:
Smith says he might have to lose a few LBs. Weighs about 265 now, down from 270. Joked that weight loss caused in part by draft stress.
— Tarik El-Bashir (@TarikCSN) May 1, 2015
Smith said that he has lost some weight leading up to the draft because of nervousness. Now 265 but says he could have to lose a little more
— Mike Jones (@MikeJonesWaPo) May 2, 2015
Who called?
Preston Smith couldn't remember who called him from #Redskins to deliver the good news. "My mind went blank. ... I just got excited."
— Tom Schad (@Tom_Schad) May 2, 2015