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L.J. Smith

TE

Drafted 61st overall in the 2nd round of the 2003 draft, L.J. Smith arrived from Rutgers. He last played in 2009 with BAL, a career spanning 7 NFL seasons. Few match his speed, which grades in the 93rd percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 233 catches for 2,555 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Size

6'3", 245#

College

Rutgers

Draft

Rd 2, 61st overall (2003)

Seasons

2003–2009

2003 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
63.6

84th percentile among TEs · limited sample

13 games · 0 targets

Role×0.140.00
Hands×0.10.00
Volume×0.120.00
Total EPA×0.22+0.88
EPA/target×0.30.00
Yards/target×0.120.00

2003 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed93▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among TEs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst90▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility81▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine TEs (faster = higher).

Size7▶

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

Receiving

Hands50▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat50▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Shareno data▶

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

Air-Yards Shareno data▶

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

Impact

Efficiency50▶

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

Volume50▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2009BAL484231
2008PHI51.112372983
2007PHI49.59222361
2006PHI21.314506115
2005PHI76.216616823
2004PHI58.915343775
2003PHI63.613273201

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, L.J. Smith has played in 83 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: PHI (2003–2008), BAL (2009).

As a receiver he has caught 233 passes for 2,555 yards and 18 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2005 with PHI: 682 yards and 3 touchdowns in 16 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2003 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
11
2.2/g
134
27/g
1
Away8
16
2.0/g
186
23/g
0
In division6
11
1.8/g
116
19/g
1
Out of division7
16
2.3/g
204
29/g
0
In wins12
26
2.2/g
315
26/g
1
In losses1
1
1.0/g
5
5/g
0
On grass9
17
1.9/g
177
20/g
1
On turf4
10
2.5/g
143
36/g
0
Indoors1
6
6.0/g
97
97/g
0
Outdoors12
21
1.8/g
223
19/g
1

2003 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonGB2 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonCAR1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD—
Week 4BUF2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 5WAS4 rec, 39 yds, 0 TD56.2
Week 6DAL1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD39.4
Week 7NYG1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD58.5
Week 8NYJ3 rec, 32 yds, 0 TD53.9
Week 9ATL6 rec, 97 yds, 0 TD88.8
Week 10GB—39
Week 11NYG2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD49.4
Week 12NO1 rec, 28 yds, 0 TD61.8
Week 13CAR1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD53
Week 14DAL1 rec, 6 yds, 1 TD52.6
Week 15MIA3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD42.3
Week 17WAS2 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD56.9

L.J. Smith — common questions

What position does L.J. Smith play?
L.J. Smith is listed as a TE.
Which teams has L.J. Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), L.J. Smith has played for PHI (2003–2008), BAL (2009).
Where did L.J. Smith go to college?
L.J. Smith played college football at Rutgers.
When was L.J. Smith drafted?
L.J. Smith was selected in round 2, 61st overall, of the 2003 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has L.J. Smith scored?
L.J. Smith has 18 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (18 receiving).
What is L.J. Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
L.J. Smith rated 48.0 for 2009, the 60th percentile among TEs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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