Former Ohio State quarterback Troy Smith won the Heisman Trophy in his final college season.

He completed 65.3 percent of his passes and threw 30 touchdowns compared to just six interceptions.

But none of that means anything now.

Troy Smith is fighting for a backup quarterback job with the Baltimore Ravens after being selected by the franchise in the fifth round of April's NFL Draft.

The 6-foot, 225-pound Troy Smith saw his draft stock drop primarily because of his small stature for an NFL quarterback and his poor performance in Ohio State's championship game loss to Florida.

His first two days of training camp with the Ravens at McDaniel College in Westminster, Md., have more closely resembled the Florida game than his spectacular regular season.

Yesterday, Troy Smith threw two interceptions during team drills, including one badly overthrown floater that landed directly in the arms of former University of Virginia standout defensive back Jamaine Winborne.

Ravens head coach Brian Billick said Troy Smith has been, "a step late" with his passes.

"That's the uncertainty of a quarterback really not quite sure of where everybody is," Billick said of Troy Smith's problems with overthrows. "He's throwing what he sees rather than what he anticipates. That's very typical of a rookie quarterback, so he's a little bit behind it and the defense is jumping on it. He's not anticipating as much."

Winborne shines

Winborne has done more than just intercept one pass from Troy Smith. He's playing solid all-around football, Ravens star safety Ed Reed said.

Winborne, a third-year player who can play cornerback and safety, was one of four young defensive backs that Reed said are making an impression in camp.

Winborne has been on the Ravens practice squad the past three seasons, and has experienced limited time on the active roster.

However, Reed said Winborne has "truly been getting better."

Former Virginia linebacker Dennis Haley is also vying for a Ravens roster spot.

Puff Daddy

Ravens second-year safety Dawan Landry has earned the nickname "Puffy" from teammates because of his bulked-up frame.

Linebacker Bart Scott compares Landry's physique to Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Michael Pittman.

"You see his arms?" Scott said after being asked the basis for Landry's nickname. "That man is broad. I think it's genetics. He's puffy and he's got arms like Pittman."

The 6-foot, 220-pound Landry started 14 games and led all NFL rookies last season with five interceptions.

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