Jordan Smith Jr. fits everything the Pelicans are about in a draft prospect, and if Sam Vecenie's mock draft is accurate could be one by next summer.
Pelican Debrief writer Chris Lambert highlights Arkansas freshman guard Jordan Smith Jr. as a potential target for the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2027 NBA Draft. Lambert references draft analyst Sam Vecenie, who projected the Pelicans selecting the 6-foot-2 guard with the No. 3 overall pick in a recent mock draft.
Lambert notes that Smith Jr. features a 6-foot-9 wingspan and strong defensive traits, though he considers Arizona freshman wing Caleb Holt his personal top preference for New Orleans.
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