D.j.
Smith.
D.j.
Smith.
Appalachian St.· 5'11"· 239 lb· 4.71s 40
This athletic middle linebacker is best suited for a modern attacking 4-3 defense that prioritizes speed and penetration from its linebackers, as seen in systems emphasizing rapid disruption from the second level.
Initially a core special teamer, Smith projects as a quality backup Will LB with a ceiling to develop into a starting three-down off-ball linebacker capable of covering and blitzing.
He would struggle as a two-gap inside linebacker in a traditional 3-4 defense that asks its LBs to primarily shed blocks and hold ground.
Smith's athletic traits and coverage ability make him a valuable asset in schemes that demand versatility from their second-level defenders.
Relative Athletic Score (Kent Lee Platte) benchmarks combine/pro-day numbers against every measured prospect at the position since 1987. 10.00 is elite; 5.00 is average.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.71sp50
- Vertical
- 31inp50
- Broad jump
- 104inp50
- Three-cone
- 7.35sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.45sp50
- Bench
- 20repp50
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