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Elerson G. Smith

LB

Drafted 116th overall in the 4th round of the 2021 draft, Elerson G. Smith arrived from Northern Iowa. He last played in 2024 with CLE, a career spanning 4 NFL seasons.

Size

6'6", 255#

College

Northern Iowa

Draft

Rd 4, 116th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2024

2022 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
32.4

8th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

3 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.51
Pass rush×0.3-0.67
Ball skills×0.25-0.69
Run defense×0.2-0.97
Availability×0.1-1.29

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024CLE31.22
2022NYG32.43
2021NYG43.54

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Elerson G. Smith has played in 9 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NYG (2021–2022), CLE (2024).

2022 splits

regular season

2022 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 8SEA—40
Week 11DET—40.4
Week 14PHI—40.1

Elerson G. Smith — common questions

What position does Elerson G. Smith play?
Elerson G. Smith is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Elerson G. Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Elerson G. Smith has played for NYG (2021–2022), CLE (2024).
Where did Elerson G. Smith go to college?
Elerson G. Smith played college football at Northern Iowa.
When was Elerson G. Smith drafted?
Elerson G. Smith was selected in round 4, 116th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Elerson G. Smith scored?
Elerson G. Smith has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Elerson G. Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Elerson G. Smith rated 31.2 for 2024, the 7th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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