Jaylon
Smith.
Jaylon
Smith.
Notre Dame· 6'2"· 223 lb· 4.67s 40
Jaylon Smith possesses an intriguing blend of size and athleticism that makes him a strong fit for a modern 4-3 defense, particularly one that prioritizes speed and versatility at the linebacker position.
Smith projects as an immediate starter at weakside linebacker, offering substantial run support and coverage ability, with the ceiling to become a Pro Bowl caliber playcaller and defensive leader.
A traditional two-gap 3-4 defense that emphasizes shedding blocks and occupying gaps would diminish his impact, as his primary strength lies in his speed and ability to play in space.
His athletic profile and instinctual play make him a valuable asset in schemes that ask their linebackers to cover ground and make plays from sideline to sideline.
Selected #34 overall in Round 2 of the 2016 NFL Draft by Dallas Cowboys out of Notre Dame.
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| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
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| 2013 | Notre Dame | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Jaylon Smith overcame a significant college injury to become a starting linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, earning a Pro Bowl selection. He later played for the Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, and New Orleans Saints.