Elerson Smith, EDGE, Northern Iowa. Ranked #143 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 5 projection); NY Giants drafted him in Round 4, pick 116.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
12FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | SACK | TFL | QBH | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | NYG | 4-13 | 9 | 9 | 19 | 26% | 25 |
| '22 | NYG | 9-7 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 4% | 1 |
| '23 | GB | 9-8 | 8 | 4 | 21 | — | — |
| '24 | CLE | 3-14 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 16% | 10 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 30 | 27 | 66 | 16% | 12 | |
| Career | — | 30 | 27 | 66 | 16% | 12 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | NYG | 46% | 94 |
| '22 | NYG | 37% | 51 |
| '24 | CLE | 30% | 12 |
| Career | 37% | 157 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2021 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'6 ¼"
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Frame profile.
Weight
252 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33.25"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
10.5"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All EDGE in the 2021 draft class.
Better
Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.71 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
41.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
127"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.39 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
26 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Elerson Smith leads all EDGEs from the 2021 draft class in career sacks.