Ceiling: Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.3) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper.
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.5.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+Round 1 Caliber
7.8+Day 2 Caliber
6.7+Day 3 Caliber
5.6+Priority UDFA
4.4+UDFA
3.3+Long Shot
2.2+Raw Prospect
1.1+Deep Project
0.0+Non-Prospect
Grade History
4.22025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Experienced 3-star projected to start at guard — a serviceable, known interior body. Plays a non-premium spot without splash, but a functional starter.
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Scouting Report
July 29, 2026
Kamen Smith #79
NC State · IOL · Sr · 2027 Draft
· Wilkesboro, NC · Wilkes Central
6-5 · 325 lbs
4.2
Long Shot
Floor 3.7 · Ceiling 4.5
#3178 overall · #269 IOL of 15096
Scouting Verdict
Experienced 3-star projected to start at guard — a serviceable, known interior body. Plays a non-premium spot without splash, but a functional starter.
Ceiling · 4.5
Projected 2026 starter (OL1) — real opportunity to climb; close to ceiling (+0.3) · up-year team · ACC draft-temper.
Floor · 3.7
Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate · returning-starter role secures it; downside −0.5.