Addae developed Smith into an All-American at West Virginia while also building the Mountaineer pass defense into one of the best in the nation.
Georgia uses the star as a hybrid of safety, cornerback, and linebacker, and Smith’s playing style is a hybrid of those three positions.
Whether it’s a running back going up the middle, a scrambling quarterback taking off downfield, or a receiver catching a quick pass, Dean doesn’t let anyone gain yards on him.
Adam Anderson continues to be college football’s most underrated player this offseason, the Walter Camp lists are just the most recent example.
Because of his limited snaps, you’d think Anderson would have deficiencies in his game, particularly against the run, but the film tells a different story.