Summer is here, and it is everyone’s favorite time of the year, scouting time. Every year, we do Summer Scouting to preview college football for Bucs fans, but also give them an idea of names to follow and watch in the fall as needs pop up for Tampa Bay.
Are we going to write about quarterbacks? You know it, but why? Because other NFL teams will draft them, just as they will draft every other position. It all matters whether these players end up on the Bucs, the Bears, or the Steelers. We write these so Bucs fans can be the most informed fans.
So if you are still with us, enjoy our latest Summer Scouting report as we prepare you for the Fall.
Player Information
Player: Carter Smith
School: Indiana
Height/Weight: 6-5/308 lbs.
Player Background
– 4-Star Recruit
– All-State in Ohio in Football
– Played Volleyball in High School
– Entered the Transfer Portal, Withdrew his Name After Visit to Florida State
Career Stats Heading into the 2025 Season
– 27 Career Games
– 25 Career Starts
Notable PFF Numbers Heading into the 2025 Season
– 72.2 PFF Run Blocking Grade
– 72.6 PFF Pass Blocking Grade
– 798 Run Blocking Snaps
– 893 Pass Blocking Snaps
Player Traits
– NFL-size for the position to handle anyone on the edge
– Good hands and leverage to protect the edge
– Quick feet to kick out and set the edge
– Athletic in his movement ability
– Shown he will get better later in the game as he exposed to defenders
Player Summary
Watching Carter Smith was one of the more fun tackle studies of the Summer to date. He reminded me of a boxer who needs to get beaten up in the first round or two get into the fight. For Smith, he gets better the more defender showcase their pass rush moves against him, he learns and adapts on the fly, and it is something to behold. Smith also demonstrates quick feet to kick outside and set the edge, but also has the strength to handle bull rushers as well. I like Smith to get even better in 2025 and is a must-watch player on Indiana’s offense in the Fall while all eyes are on his new quarterback.