Ainias Smith Fantasy Football Outlook (2024)

By Andrew Erickson (FantasyPros), Thu, Aug 29th 2024, 9:52am EDT

Ainias Smith emerged as a versatile playmaker for the Aggies, showcasing his skills both as a receiver and running back. Despite a setback in 2022 due to injury and off-field issues, he rebounded in his final season with impressive receiving yardage and punt return ability. While not the fastest, his dynamic open-field prowess and versatility make him an intriguing prospect, especially for teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, who have shown interest in him during the pre-draft process. If Smith can put his red flags behind him, he has the potential to contribute early on, possibly even cracking the starting lineup in Philadelphia's receiver corps. Alas, he will miss the start of his rookie year after being placed on designated to return IR.