Fantasy Football - Footballguys Forums
This is a sample guest message. Register a free account today to become a member! Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox!
WR KeAndre Lambert-Smith, LAC (1 Viewer)
- Thread starter Faust
- Start date
Chaka
Footballguy
Thank you.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Come on now…I need him to stay secret for a few more days
rockaction
Footballguy
Already added weeks ago. Has a lot to overcome including QJ and and Harris.
rockaction
Footballguy
LA Chargers - 5th Round, 22nd pick (158th overall)
Combine measurements:
6’1” 182 lbs.
4.37 40
1.53 10 Yard-split
Vertical 34.5"
Broad 10'4"
AI write-up (I will not normally do this but it is accurate):
The Los Angeles Chargers drafted wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith in the fifth round (158th overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft. He was the second wide receiver selected by the Chargers in the draft.
Lambert-Smith, who played college football at Auburn, is known for his speed and explosiveness. He ran a 4.37 in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine. In his final season at Auburn, he led the team in receptions (50), receiving yards (981), and touchdowns (8). He was also a Second-Team All-SEC selection.
While he's considered a deep threat, Lambert-Smith also believes he can be effective in the quick and intermediate passing games. He's described as a smooth runner with good stride and twitch, who can surprise people with his speed. The Chargers are looking to add more explosiveness to their wide receiver room with this pick
Chargers.com (Chargers' official website):
From NFL.com (Scouting report from NFL.com):
Player Bio
2020 (Penn State): Played in 9 games with 5 starts (15-138-9.2).2021 (Penn State): Started all 13 games (34-521-15.3, 3 TDs).
2022 (Penn State): Played in all 13 games with 8 starts (24-389-16.2, 4 TDs).
2023 (Penn State): Honorable Mention All-Big Ten Conference. Led team with 53 receptions, 673 receiving yards (12.7 per, 4 TDs). Played in all 13 games with 12 starts.
2024: Second-team All-SEC. Led team with 50 receptions, 981 receiving yards (8 TDs). Ranked ninth in the FBS with 19.6 yards per reception. Played in all 12 games with 11 starts.
Miscellaneous: Uncle, Kam Chancellor, played DB at Virginia Tech, was a 4-time Pro Bowler and won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seattle Seahawks.
Overview
Slender wideout whose 2024 production at Auburn is unlikely to translate to the league. He lacks suddenness and play strength to breeze into routes. He’s also unable to get in and out of breaks quickly enough to keep defenders from staying connected to his routes. Lambert-Smith is good at tracking and adjusting to make plays downfield, but he might not have enough pure speed to major in vertical routes.Strengths
- Works back to the throw or scrambles to throwing space on play extension.
- Rescues low throws and finishes through contact.
- Locates and makes winning adjustments on underthrows.
- Attacks high point with sudden, springy hops.
- Adequate “one-move” runner after the catch.
Weaknesses
- Below-average long speed. (my note: what the heck????? Are they sure???)
- Defenders sit in his pocket on shorter routes.
- Telegraphs hitches and comebacks, allowing defenders to dart in.
- Lacks suddenness or burst to separate out of turns.
- Lacks special-teams value to return or cover.
Prospect Grade
5.98 -- Average backup or special-teamer
Last edited:
Faust
MVP
Reel Analytics
The Verified Elite: 14 Draft Picks with 90th+ Percentile IGA Score® and RAS
KeAndre Lambert-Smith — Los Angeles Chargers (Pick 158)
IGA Score®: 96.5 (top 4%)
RAS: 9.03 (top 10%)
High-end movement skills backed by elite field speed and verified athleticism.
Drunken Cowboy
Footballguy
If he had stayed ar Oenn State, I think they win the National Championship. I was very surprised he wasn't thought higher of in the draft. I am pretty confident he will be a useful NFL receiver. I am less confident he can contribute enough to be fantasy relevant. However, becoming a star is in his range of outcomes
rockaction
Footballguy
KEANDRE LAMBERT-SMITH, LA CHARGERS!!!!
rockaction
Footballguy
My question is how can NFL.com scouting be trusted for him if they're questioning his long speed? That would seem to me to mean they've either messed up inputting, scouted the wrong player, or are just fundamentally wrong.
I don't see how that holds or how we can trust their analysis. We can trust the NFL's draft position (maybe), but the reasoning behind the official website's rating is tough to swallow as truth.
I don't see how that holds or how we can trust their analysis. We can trust the NFL's draft position (maybe), but the reasoning behind the official website's rating is tough to swallow as truth.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
That is odd seeing Lance say speed is a concern but then he posted a sub 4.4 time. I will say Lance is a pro. Hes as good as anyone at evaluating and grading those guys. I think I saw someone who studied draft prospects trying to find a predictive model said something to the effect of Lance’s grades pre NFL draft are more predictive than the actual NFL draft results themselves. Don’t quote me on that but essentially he knows his stuff.
Last edited:
rockaction
Footballguy
Lance is one of the best. No doubt.
Last edited:
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
KeAndre Lambert-Smith Wide Receiver Auburn | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Rating: 79.6 Rank: #25 Forty: 4.37 Lambert-Smith projects as a high-upside developmental receiver who could provide immediate value as a deep threat while his route tree expands. His comb...
SCOUTING REPORT: SUMMARY
Lambert-Smith projects as a high-upside developmental receiver who could provide immediate value as a deep threat while his route tree expands. His combination of verified speed and improving technical skills suggests potential as a rotational receiver with starter upside if he can diversify his route portfolio. The comparison to Rashid Shaheed feels particularly apt - both possess game-breaking speed and the ability to take the top off while developing the finer points of the position.His ideal NFL fit would be with a team that employs a vertical passing attack and can maximize his ability to stretch the field while providing time to develop his route-running sophistication. The improvement in his hands and growing comfort working back to the ball suggest there's still significant untapped potential. Teams will need to weigh his late breakout against his steady progression and elite athletic traits when considering his draft position.
The complete package here presents an intriguing day three prospect with the physical tools to outperform his draft position. While raw in some aspects, Lambert-Smith's combination of deep speed, improving hands, and willingness to contribute in the blocking game make him an attractive developmental prospect who could contribute immediately in specific packages while growing into a larger role.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
Kam Chancellor Is his uncle, so there’s that.
