Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame. Ranked #31 overall on the 2016 consensus board (Round 1 projection); Dallas drafted him in Round 2, pick 34.
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
76STARTER
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | DAL | 10-6 | 76 | 6 | 4 | 95% | 93 |
| '19 | DAL | 8-8 | 80 | 6 | 9 | 92% | †88 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 156 | 12 | 13 | 94% | 91 | |
| '20 | PHI | 4-11 | 89 | 5 | 5 | 98% | 97 |
| '21 | NYG | 4-13 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 50% | 57 |
| '22 | NYG | 9-7 | 39 | 3 | — | 72% | 71 |
| '23 | LV | 8-9 | 2 | — | — | 40% | 49 |
| Career | — | 310 | 21 | 19 | 89% | 76 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2016 draft class.
Better
Context
Height
6'2"
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Frame profile.
Weight
223 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
33"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.5"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2016 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.67 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
N/A
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Jaylon Smith leads all LBs from the 2016 draft class in career solo tackles.