Shi Smith Arrested On Handgun, Drug-Possession Charges
3 years agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith was arrested on Friday for unlawfully carrying a handgun, drug possession and speeding in South Carolina, according to Union County sheriff's office records. Smith was stopped for driving 86 mph in a 55 mph zone, and the deputy noticed an odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. The investigation of the 23-year-old is considered active. He was released on a $6,000 surety bond. In his rookie year in 2021, the sixth-rounder caught just six of his 11 targets for 104 yards and no touchdowns in six games played (no starts). Smith should be rostered in dynasty/keeper leagues, but he can continue going undrafted in single-year leagues, especially if quarterback Sam Darnold remains the starter under center.
Source: The Associated Press
Source: The Associated Press
Raheem Blackshear, Shi Smith Competing For Punt-Return Job
2 years agoCarolina Panthers running back Raheem Blackshear ranked among the league's top-10 kickoff returners last year with a 27-yard average. However, the team's punt-return job looks to be wide open this summer, with wide receivers Shi Smith, Damiere Byrd and Marquez Stevenson and Blackshear in the mix. Stevenson returned kicks and punts for the Buffalo Bills in 2021 after being taken in the sixth round. "We have some guys that we're kind of working through. Some of the rookies just showed up," special teams coordinator Chris Tabor said. "It's going to be a work in progress but I'm excited about the guys that we have just because of how hard they work. That'll give us a chance."
Source: The Athletic - Joseph Person
Source: The Athletic - Joseph Person
Shi Smith Could Be On The Roster Bubble
2 years agoThe Carolina Panthers traded top wideout DJ Moore to the Chicago Bears in order to secure the No. 1 overall pick in the draft to take quarterback Bryce Young. Nobody can match Moore's individual production, but Carolina's receiver group in 2023 is collectively deeper than last year. Shi Smith, a third-year receiver who started six games last year, might not make the team out of training camp. Adam Thielen and DJ Chark will be the team's top-two receivers, with Terrace Marshall Jr. or rookie Jonathan Mingo serving as the No. 3. Smith will battle with Laviska Shenault Jr. and Damiere Byrd for a reserve role this summer. In his second NFL season in 2022, Smith had 22 receptions for 296 yards and two touchdowns in 17 games (six starts).
Source: The Athletic - Joseph Person
Source: The Athletic - Joseph Person
Shi Smith Finds The End Zone In Week 17 Loss
2 years agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith tallied four receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown on four targets in a Week 17 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Smith finished second on the team in targets, trailing only DJ Moore, and found the end zone early in the fourth quarter on a 19-yard strike from quarterback Sam Darnold. With the Panthers officially eliminated from playoff contention following Sunday's loss, Smith will have one more opportunity in his second season when the team takes on the New Orleans Saints in Week 18.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
Shi Smith Should Be Involved In Week 7
2 years agoCarolina Panthers wide receiver Shi Smith has played on at least 50 percent of snaps in three straight weeks and could take the field consistently going forward with Robbie Anderson and Christian McCaffrey recently traded. His first opportunity to do so will come against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7. With DJ Moore as the primary target and Terrace Marshall Jr. and Laviska Shenault Jr. (hamstring) expected to mix in, Smith is not on the fantasy radar right now, especially with PJ Walker under center. The 23-year-old is currently nothing more than a name to monitor in deep dynasty formats.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
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