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D.J. Smith

LB

D.J. Smith came into the league as a 6th-round selection (186th overall) in 2011, drafted out of Appalachian State. His most recent season came in 2014 with CLE, capping a 4-season NFL career. His 44.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 43rd percentile.

Size

6'0", 240#

College

Appalachian State

Draft

Rd 6, 186th overall (2011)

Seasons

2011–2014

2012 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
71.3

91th percentile among DEFs

6 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.55
Pass rush×0.3+1.59
Ball skills×0.25+0.83
Run defense×0.2+1.93
Availability×0.1-0.86

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2013HOU31.61
2012GB71.36
2011GB44.512

Career profile

D.J. Smith has appeared in 19 regular-season games across 3 NFL seasons on file, playing for 2 teams: GB (2011–2012), HOU (2013).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 44.5, in the 43rd percentile among DEFs that year.

2012 splits

regular season

2012 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1SF—42.5
Week 2CHI—72.1
Week 3SEA—58.1
Week 4NO—76.8
Week 5IND—82.8
Week 6HOU—41.5

D.J. Smith — common questions

What position does D.J. Smith play?
D.J. Smith is listed as an LB.
Which teams has D.J. Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), D.J. Smith has played for GB (2011–2012), HOU (2013).
Where did D.J. Smith go to college?
D.J. Smith played college football at Appalachian State.
When was D.J. Smith drafted?
D.J. Smith was selected in round 6, 186th overall, of the 2011 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has D.J. Smith scored?
D.J. Smith has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is D.J. Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
D.J. Smith rated 31.6 for 2013, the 4th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 6, 2011

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