Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith was arrested in Georgia in May for speeding and reckless driving and he made his first public comments on the matter on Monday.
Nolan Smith apologizes for "unacceptable" reckless driving arrest
NFL player Nolan Smith apologizes for reckless driving arrest
Scoring Zone's Take
For draft prep, there's no actionable change here. Don't downgrade Smith on IDP boards based on this alone — there's nothing in the reporting suggesting missed camp reps, a suspension from the league, or any disciplinary action from the team. If you're in an IDP league where he's already rostered or being considered, treat this as background noise to monitor rather than a reason to bump him down your rankings. Keep an eye out for follow-up reporting closer to the season — if the league or team announces any discipline (fines, suspension, snap-count reduction), that would be the trigger to reassess his outlook. Until then, this is a hold: no add, no drop, no meaningful stock movement. Given the low impact score and moderate-confidence sourcing, this is more of a locker-room/character storyline than a fantasy-relevant development, and you shouldn't let it affect your draft strategy heading into the season.