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Ed Smith

TE

Ed Smith is an NFL TE. He last played in 1999 with DET, a career spanning 3 NFL seasons.

Size

6'4", 253#

College

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Draft

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Seasons

1997–1999

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
40.2

17th percentile among TEs · limited sample

3 games · 2 targets

Role×0.14-0.64
Hands×0.1-0.33
Volume×0.12-0.84
Total EPA×0.22-0.55
EPA/target×0.3-0.43
Yards/target×0.12-0.43

1999 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).

Size39▶

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

Receiving

Hands20▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat54▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability79▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share31▶

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

Air-Yards Share46▶

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

Impact

Efficiency23▶

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

Volume19▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
1999PHI40.23

Career profile

Across 1 NFL season on file, Ed Smith has played in 3 regular-season games, all with PHI.

1999 splits

regular season

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 8NYG—40.8
Week 9CAR—43.7
Week 10WAS—38.1

Ed Smith — common questions

What position does Ed Smith play?
Ed Smith is listed as a TE.
Which teams has Ed Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Ed Smith has played for PHI (1999).
How many touchdowns has Ed Smith scored?
Ed Smith has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Ed Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Ed Smith rated 40.2 for 1999, the 17th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file