James Smith DL Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
James Smith DL Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| Last Updated: 09/25/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.88 seconds (64%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 19.7 DOB: 04/07/2005 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 09/25/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2026 | |
| 40 time: 4.88 seconds (64%*) | |
| Age: 19.7 DOB: 04/07/2005 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 86.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
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80% |
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| Tackling: |
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59% |
| Pass Rush: |
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66% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#43
Position rank:
#6
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| College Games: 18 College Snaps: 286 | ||
ESPN RATING: 89/100
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247 RATING: 97/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.0 (98%)
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Draft Profile: Bio
James Smith from Carver High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Smith joined Alabama after being heavily recruited.In 2023 as a freshman Smith saw action in 9 games and played a total of 68 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He recorded just 2 tackles, one assist, while adding 2 stops.
As a sophomore for the Crimson Tide in 2024 Smith played in 3 games and took part in 81 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He recorded just 2 tackles, no assists, while adding one stop.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Smith has an excellent motor and shows the stamina to last deep into the fourth quarter.
- Quick off the snap in the pass rush, Smith has violent hands and a good feel for working inside counter moves.
- A savvy, versatile and instinctive edge rusher who did a little bit of everything, he was especially effective getting to the quarterback.
- Strong tackler. Has good power in hands and can anchor, shed, and chase.
- Can make the impressive chest-to-chest bear hug tackle in the hole due to his ability to wreak havoc in the backfield.
- He’s flexible enough to bend the edge, and he’s at his best when he can use his quickness and change-of-direction abilities to counter back inside.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Good strength, though his marginal arm length limits his ability to grab hold of ballcarriers as they run by.
- Must improve hand use and read-and-react skills. Lacks the violent hands to shed and can be eliminated by double-team blocks.
- Stands up well against the run but is very pursuit-conscious and will take unneeded wide angles.
How other scouting services rate James Smith (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
43.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
6.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.