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He was not even the best DE, Kenechi Udeze the best of the two

Depends on who\'s doing the ranking...

Here\'s one expert\'s ranking and some info:

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1. Will Smith, Ohio State (6-2ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â¾, 275)
Did not work out at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. Had a complete workout at Ohio State\'s Pro Day, where he weighed in at 267. Ran his 40s in 4.60 and 4.58 and had a 38ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â½-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-9 long jump and he benched 225 pounds a total of 30 times. Had 20 sacks his senior year of high school. Played basketball for three years and ran track (sprints and long jump) in high school in Utica, N.Y. Played in all 12 games as a true freshman in 2000 at Ohio State and started the next three years. Makes plays all over the field. He can drop in coverage or rush the passer. A very competitive player. Works to get off blocks. Strong player who plays with good leverage. Strong explosive upfield rusher. Very good person who works hard. No off-the-field problems. Can play in space or with hand on the ground. I don\'t think you will ever have a problem with him. Has a very good NFL future.

1a. Kenechi Udeze, Southern California (6-2 7/8, 281)
Did not work out at the combine. Had a complete workout at USC\'s Pro Day, where he weighed in at 273. Ran his 40s in 4.77 and 4.81 and had a 39-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-5 long jump, 25 strength lifts and ran 4.73 in the short shuttle and 7.77 in the three-cone drill. Played both offensive line and defensive line in high school. Had 27 sacks in final two seasons. Weighed 355 pounds in high school and had over 30 percent body fat. Had a hard time bending over to tie his shoes, and now has 8 percent body fat. Lost 80 pounds by the time 2001 season started in USC. Was redshirted in 2000 at USC. Started 10 games in 2001 and started every game in 2002 and 2003. Had 16ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â½ sacks in 2003. Plays with high intensity. Plays strongside defensive end (left) and does a very good job against the run. First name means \"God\'s love will always be with me.\" Mother raised four children. Brother is a lawyer and another attends Carleton College in Minnesota.

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