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Brandon Smith

LB

Brandon Smith came into the league as a 4th-round selection (120th overall) in 2022, drafted out of Penn State. He last played in 2024 with LV, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons.

Size

6'3", 241#

College

Penn State

Draft

Rd 4, 120th overall (2022)

Seasons

2022–2024

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
31

1th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

1 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.52
Pass rush×0.3-0.69
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2-1.03
Availability×0.1-1.68

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023PHI311
2022CAR34.15

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Brandon Smith has played in 6 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: CAR (2022), PHI (2023).

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 16NYG—40.2

Brandon Smith — common questions

What position does Brandon Smith play?
Brandon Smith is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Brandon Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Brandon Smith has played for CAR (2022), PHI (2023).
Where did Brandon Smith go to college?
Brandon Smith played college football at Penn State.
When was Brandon Smith drafted?
Brandon Smith was selected in round 4, 120th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Brandon Smith scored?
Brandon Smith has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Brandon Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Brandon Smith rated 31.0 for 2023, the 1st percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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