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Draft Bio: Southern Miss running back Ito Smith

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April 28, 2018

Here’s the bio on Falcons fourth round pick Ito Smith:

Fourth round (126th overall) Ito Smith, RB, Southern Mississippi.

HEIGHT: 5-foot-9 WEIGHT: 195 pounds ARM LENGTH: 33-7/8 inches HAND SIZE: 9-3/8 inches 40-YARD DASH: 4.49 BENCH PRESS: 22 (pro day) VERTICAL: 37.5 inches (pro day) BROAD JUMP: 9 feet, 11 inches (pro day) THREE-CONE DRILL: 7.22 seconds OVERVIEW: Smith joined Southern Mississippi as a three-star recruit. He started 13 games over his first two years, including a 1,000-yard sophomore season, before breaking out in his junior campaign. Smith ran for 2,874 yards with 27 touchdowns across his final two seasons. He added 855 yards and four touchdowns on 83 catches. He compares himself to 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon. He's from Mobile, Alabama.

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