Meet the Broncos 5th Round Pick Quanterus Smith
The Broncos select Quanterus Smith in the 5th round
Overview
The rosters of Sun Belt Conference teams have become required reading for NFL scouts, especially since Osi Umenyiora (picked in the second round of the 2003 draft by the Giants out of Troy) and DeMarcus Ware (first round, 2005, Dallas, Troy) started to consistently harass pro quarterbacks. Smith might not have quite the...
Meet the Broncos 5th Round Pick Quanterus Smith
The Broncos select Quanterus Smith in the 5th round
Overview
The rosters of Sun Belt Conference teams have become required reading for NFL scouts, especially since Osi Umenyiora (picked in the second round of the 2003 draft by the Giants out of Troy) and DeMarcus Ware (first round, 2005, Dallas, Troy) started to consistently harass pro quarterbacks. Smith might not have quite the...
Broncos Select Western Kentucky DE Quanterus Smith (Rd.5, No.146)
With the 146th overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Broncos select Western Kentucky DE Quanterus Smith. The part-time starter in 2011 managed to earn second-team All-Sun Belt honors (11 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks) in 2011 while also displaying great upside to NFL scouts due to his length and explosion off the edge as a pass rusher. He lined up as a starter full-time in 2012...
2013 NFL Draft Sleepers: Johnathan Franklin, Quanterus Smith, and Rogers Gaines
Well, the day is finally here. Today is the beginning of the 2013 NFL Draft. As a NFL nut, this is one of my favorite times of the year. Not only today with the first round, but I also enjoy the next two days. The later rounds in the draft are much more faster paced, there are many trades, and it is fun to see where my sleeper picks end up. These are the last of my sleepers for the...
2013 NFL Draft: Evaluating High Risk, High Reward Prospects
One key to consistently putting together strong draft classes is balancing risk and reward. Teams that do that well will avoid taking unnecessary risks while still finding high ceiling players with the potential to develop into elite talents.
Because of that, there are no more controversial players in this draft than this group of high risk, high reward players. If...
Exclusive Interview: Florida International RB Darian Mallary
Oh, the depth of this running back class. So many good ones, of all shapes and sizes. Florida International RB Darian Mallary checks in around 5’8, 180 pounds. And he uses every bit of it to be an explosive weapon on offense. Talking to Darian, you can sense that he has a boulder on his shoulder, nevermind a chip. He believes he is a great player, and hasn’t truly had the opportunity...
Potential Late Round Gems
Stars are found every year in the first few of rounds in the NFL Draft, but any draft analyst knows that the real challenge is finding that star in the later rounds. Not every draft has a Tom Brady, but finding a long term starter for your team with a late draft pick can really make a difference for your team. With that in mind, here's a look at a few guys we think could be potential...
Elder – Quanterus Smith Evaluation
Quanterus Smith/Western Kentucky: Skills/Attributes: Limited athlete who is productive because he has pretty good technique and doesn’t give up on the play. Uninspiring initial burst and also lacks top-end speed, but has some lateral quickness. Jumps around blocks in the run game at times. Counter move is his bread and butter as a rusher. [...]
2013 NFL Draft: Little Caesars Bowl – Western Kentucky vs. Central Michigan Preview
Unfortunately for the teams involved, the "Little Caesars" Bowl is of little importance to the casual fan as well as to the NFL Draft fan community and NFL teams. The expected top match-up (Quantarus Smith vs. Eric Fisher) was secured of it's non-happening back when Smith had a season ending injury earlier in the year.
Still, as you are watching (because it'...
Bowl Bonanza Continues: WKU and a Thursday tripleheader
With Christmas in the rear view mirror, bowl season rolls on, and this installment of our ‘Bowl Bonanza’ previews the gloriously named Little Caesar’s Bowl, as well as a triple header of games on Thursday that should be a good excuse to continue your holiday malaise on a couch of your choosing.
Hilltopper return man/running back Antonio Andrews will be gunning for some guy...
2013 NFL DRAFT PROSPECT WATCH: BOWL GAMES PART 2A (DEC.24-DEC.27)
The second week of bowl mania gets underway on Christmas Eve and marks the start of a 13-game week. The first five bowls of the week will feature three potential first round picks, a couple mid-round prospects and as always a number of possible late round draft choices. The three guys to really watch in the first half of the week for the 2013 NFL Draft are Central Michigan’s Eric...
NFL Draft Prospects To Watch: Bowl Season Part Two
Little Caesars Bowl: Western Kentucky (7-5) vs Central Michigan (6-6)
Central Michigan OT Eric Fisher
While the teams in this Bowl game aren’t the most exciting, there is one potential first round pick to keep an eye on in this game: Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher. Fisher hasn’t been tested by any top notch pass rushers this year, as the best defensive end he...
Who Are College Football’s Five Most Underrated Stars in America?
photo by Matt Bliss
Follow @Dan Vasta and like Gridiron Grit on Facebook
The point is simple, which players get nearly zero or not enough credit?
Most of these players will be complete unknowns to most die-hards that watch nearly every game possible, but the list has one major rule.
No players in the BCS are allowed to appear in this article because there is enough hype and credit...
Western Kentucky DE Quanterus Smith is out indefinitely with torn ACL
Western Kentucky defensive end and national sacks co-leader Quanterus Smith is done for the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Saturday against Louisiana-Lafayette.
Smith is tied with Texas A&M’s Damontre Moore for the lead in sacks (12.5) and is first in sacks per game (1.25). He’s third in sack yardage (84).
Smith’s 24 career sacks are...
Torn ACL ends season for DE Quanterus Smith
Western Kentucky defensive end and national sacks co-leader Quanterus Smith is done for the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Saturday against Louisiana-Lafayette.
Smith is tied with Texas A&M's Damontre Moore for the lead in sacks (12.5) and is first in sacks per game (1.25). He's third in sack yardage (84).
Smith's 24 career...
2013 NFL Draft: Virginia Tech vs. Miami (And More) Scouting Preview
In a Thursday night that features two talent-laden teams in the ACC, we’ll get to see Logan Thomas and the Virginia Tech front seven against Miami’s young yet talented team with a handful of 2013 prospects to watch. Get all the Logan Thomas, James Gayle, Bruce Taylor, Vaughn Telemaque notes here along with the rest of the top prospects from this game. Also, with two other games...
2012 Pre-Season Preview: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
2011 Record: (7-5, 7-1 in Sun Belt)
Head Coach: Willie Taggart (9-15 at WKU, 9-7 in Sun Belt)
Last Bowl Game: 1963 Tangerine Bowl: Beat Coast Guard Bears 27-0
2011 Preview
Schedule Glimpse:
2012 Schedule Link
Big Name Opponents: 9/8 at Alabama, 9/15 at Kentucky
Must Win: 9/1 vs Austin Peay, 11/10 vs FAU
Revenge: 9/29 at Arkansas State
Statistical Snapshot:
2011...
THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL HOT 40
| Latest Rumors | The Backyard | Going Viral |
|
|
Today's Best Stuff |
For BloggersJoin the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money. |
Company Info |
Help |
What is Yardbarker?Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond. |
