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Brad Smelley

TE

A 7th-round pick (247th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft out of Alabama, Brad Smelley has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2014 with LAR, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons.

Size

6'2", 235#

College

Alabama

Draft

Rd 7, 247th overall (2012)

Seasons

2012–2014

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
44.7

41th percentile among TEs · limited sample

1 games · 1 targets

Role×0.14-0.22
Hands×0.1-0.15
Volume×0.12-0.89
Total EPA×0.22-0.45
EPA/target×0.3-0.05
Yards/target×0.12-0.10

2012 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size3▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the TE cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands62▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat53▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability34▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share50▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share51▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency46▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume10▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012CLE44.7113

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Brad Smelley has played in 1 regular-season game, all with CLE.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 3 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Career highs (regular season)

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 16DEN1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD42.4

Brad Smelley — common questions

What position does Brad Smelley play?
Brad Smelley is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Brad Smelley played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brad Smelley has played for CLE (2012).
Where did Brad Smelley go to college?
Brad Smelley played college football at Alabama.
When was Brad Smelley drafted?
Brad Smelley was selected in round 7, 247th overall, of the 2012 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brad Smelley scored?
Brad Smelley has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Brad Smelley's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brad Smelley rated 44.7 for 2012, the 41st percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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