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Eric Smith

FS

A 3rd-round pick (97th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Michigan State, Eric Smith has built an NFL career since. His most recent season came in 2012 with NYJ, capping a 7-season NFL career. His 46.9 ScoutIndex Rating last season was below the DEF average, in the 49th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 1 catches for 27 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 207#

College

Michigan State

Draft

Rd 3, 97th overall (2006)

Seasons

2006–2012

2008 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
51.7

58th percentile among DEFs

8 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.53
Pass rush×0.3-0.55
Ball skills×0.25+1.04
Run defense×0.2+0.44
Availability×0.1-0.52

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2012NYJ46.99
2011NYJ62.416
2010NYJ53.412
2009NYJ47.616127
2008NYJ51.78
2007NYJ44.614
2006NYJ42.614

Career profile

Eric Smith has appeared in 89 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, all with NYJ.

As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 27 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2009 with NYJ: 27 yards and 0 touchdowns in 16 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2011: a 62.4, in the 78th percentile among DEFs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2008 splits

regular season

2008 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIA—47.5
Week 2NE—53.4
Week 3LAC—40.1
Week 4ARI—72.2
Week 7LV—46.5
Week 8KC—48.9
Week 15BUF—50.8
Week 16SEA—43.1

Eric Smith — common questions

What position does Eric Smith play?
Eric Smith is listed as an FS.
Which teams has Eric Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Eric Smith has played for NYJ (2006–2012).
Where did Eric Smith go to college?
Eric Smith played college football at Michigan State.
When was Eric Smith drafted?
Eric Smith was selected in round 3, 97th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Eric Smith scored?
Eric Smith has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Eric Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Eric Smith rated 46.9 for 2012, the 49th percentile among DEFs. Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

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