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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 target share, which grades in the 100th 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

2006 ScoutIndex Rating · TE

Methodology
21.3

2th percentile among TEs · limited sample

14 games · 11 targets

Role×0.14+3.50
Hands×0.1-3.50
Volume×0.12+3.50
Total EPA×0.22+1.17
EPA/target×0.3-3.50
Yards/target×0.12-3.50

2006 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed85▶

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

Burst88▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine TEs.

Agility82▶

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

Size8▶

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

Receiving

Hands1▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat1▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability97▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share100▶

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

Air-Yards Share100▶

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

Impact

Efficiency1▶

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

Volume100▶

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)

2006 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home6
20
3.3/g
288
48/g
1
Away8
30
3.8/g
323
40/g
4
In division6
19
3.2/g
323
54/g
1
Out of division8
31
3.9/g
288
36/g
4
In wins8
23
2.9/g
325
41/g
2
In losses6
27
4.5/g
286
48/g
3
On grass10
36
3.6/g
411
41/g
3
On turf4
14
3.5/g
200
50/g
2
Indoors3
14
4.7/g
125
42/g
2
Outdoors11
36
3.3/g
486
44/g
3

2006 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonNYG1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD—
PostseasonNO2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD—
Week 1HOU6 rec, 56 yds, 0 TD59.7
Week 2NYG7 rec, 111 yds, 0 TD80.7
Week 3SF3 rec, 19 yds, 1 TD52.7
Week 4GB2 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD65.2
Week 5DAL2 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD74.9
Week 6NO4 rec, 48 yds, 1 TD66.5
Week 7TB4 rec, 38 yds, 0 TD28.1
Week 8JAX1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD43.7
Week 10WAS1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 11TEN7 rec, 57 yds, 1 TD61.9
Week 12IND4 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD53.7
Week 14WAS3 rec, 10 yds, 1 TD43
Week 15NYG4 rec, 54 yds, 0 TD64.5
Week 16DAL2 rec, 77 yds, 0 TD86.3

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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