D’Ante Smith in the fourth round was the second attempt by the Cincinnati Bengals to address the offensive line in the 2021 NFL draft.
Unlike second-rounder Jackson Carman, Smith doesn’t have a clear-cut way to earn a starting job as a rookie.
What he does have though, is an interesting story about his 2020 season that dipped his stock and the comeback he’s making right now.
Right now, Smith sure looks to have a ton of long-term upside as a starting tackle. Here’s what experts said.