Nassib reminded me of Tom Brady--his first three years in the league. Good size, nice savvy, needed to be protected by a good running game and offensive line.
Didn't see enough of Smith to make any decisions.
Based on this game, I wouldn't take either of these guys in the first round. But people who compare Nassib to Kolb don't know what they're talking about. Nassib is light years ahead of Skelton in terms of reads and accuracy (and should be, considering his coaching and experience level) but is much closer to Skelton in terms of style of play.
Seeing as you refrenced two things I said I guess Ill respond. Stat wise Kolb and Nassib are very similar they both comepleted roughly 61% in their college career and they are close in yards in their senior year. Both are 6'3 and around the same weight.
Kevin Kolbs pre draft scouting report...
Kolb is an intriguing sleeper at the quarterback position. Despite a phenomenal college career, he is still relatively unknown. That's simply the reality of playing at Houston. But Kolb made himself known to people who matter-such as NFL scouts-with an enormous senior season. Kolb threw 30 touchdowns to just four interceptions in leading Houston to a Liberty Bowl appearance, where he threw for 386 yards and three scores in a loss to South Carolina. That's great production, and Kolb has great potential. He has good size (6-3, 220 pounds) and arm strength and is a surprisingly adept runner considering his size. Kolb is a real threat to beat defenses with both his arm and his legs. Having been a four-year starter for the Cougars, Kolb clearly has necessary experience to step right in and be a serviceable backup. Kolb has to work on his accuracy and holding onto the football. There's also some suspicion that Kolb's results might have been the product of Houston's pass-happy spread offense. He will either be a late day one pick or early day two.
Ryan Nassib scouting report....
Ryan Nassib was a highly productive player at Syracuse and improved each year. Has adequate height and bulk for an NFL starter. He has slightly above avg arm strength. His mobility allows him to roll out and escape pressure and make plays down-field. He makes good decisions and has very good touch and accuracy on short and intermediate routes. His deep ball tends to hang up in the air a bit and causes receivers to stop routes and adjust to the ball. At times his mechanics are bit lacking. Overall He has the potential to be an NFL starter and could be drafted in the middle part of the draft. 4 th round. After a very productive year his stock seems to be on the rise.
Seems pretty similar to me.