re: VERY Early 2013 Football Depth Chart

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Dickson (best pure reciever and route runner),

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Smith needs a redshirt year.

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False. Smith is the best pass catching TE we have ever had. I dont really consider him a TE. Hes like a Jimmy Graham TE. TE size, but is just a bigger WR. Probably wont be a big time blocker, but I would line him up all over the place.

Gordon very well may end up being the best and most complete TE we have at the moment, but Smith is hands down the best pass catcher and route runner we have at TE, and he hasnt even stepped on campus yet. He was 1 of the best WR in the nation in high school, not just a TE. At the All American Game they said he by far had the best hands out there, and there was some big time WRs out there.

The only reason we would have him redshirt would be so he can learn how to be a better blocker. But, IMO, he shouldnt really be asked to block all that much. Thats not what he brings to the table. Graham isnt a blocker. Hes a WR. Smith should be out there as a WR that can line up all over the place and pick the mismatches. Id split him out, use him in the slot, out of the backfield, and as a TE in passing situations. Hes a legit 6'5 240 that can go up and get the ball. Dickson doesnt bring the size , athleticism, or pass catching ability that Smith brings to the table. He should not redshirt. If anything, he will be a ST all star with his size and speed. And should be a huge red zone target IMO. Smith could be 1 of the earlier freshman to get PT on the team. Especially considering how much Cameron likes to use the TE.