Tanzel Smart, DT, Tulane. Ranked #165 overall on the 2017 consensus board (Round 5 projection); LA Rams drafted him in Round 6, pick 189.
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 | TFL | QBH | TKL | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | LA | 13-3 | — | — | — | 4% | 0 |
| '19 | LA | 9-7 | — | — | 2 | 19% | 13 |
| '20 | NYJ | 2-14 | — | — | 2 | 13% | 5 |
| Rookie Contract | — | — | — | 4 | 18% | 6 | |
| '22 | NYJ | 7-10 | — | — | 2 | 26% | 25 |
| '23 | NYJ | 7-10 | — | — | 1 | 23% | 19 |
| Career | — | — | — | 7 | 20% | 12 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'0 ⅝"
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Frame profile.
Weight
296 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32.88"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.63"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
Metric
Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All DT in the 2017 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
5.24 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
27"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
105"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
7.53 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
4.57 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
22 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Among the top 10% of DTs in 3-cone drill in the 2017 draft class — Tanzel Smart has the athleticism profile teams covet.