Smith earned a chance the hard way. Seattle saw enough in the preseason to trade for an undrafted rookie, which says his competitiveness and tape stood out. Now comes the harder part: mastering the calls and proving the preseason traits hold up when the games count.
Strengths: Preseason momentum, youth, competitive opportunity and developmental upside.
Weaknesses: Undrafted profile, no regular-season résumé and steep learning curve.