Maason Smith
Position: DL — Projected: 2nd Round
History & Measurables
Born: Oct. 13, 2002 – Houma, LA
High School: Terrebonne High
College: LSU
Height – 6’5″ Weight – 306 lbs
Traits & Characteristics
The Good
- Burst on snap
- Swim move
- Great motor
The Bad
- Plays at too high of pad level
- Struggles in run game
- Streaky player
Advanced Analytics Notes
2023 Pass Rush Stats: Min 100 Snaps
- Pass Rush Grade: 76.5 (T-32nd among DTs)
- Pass Rush Win Rate: 9.5% (T-74th among DTs)
- Sacks: 3 (T-78th among DTs)
- Hurries: 18 (T-41th among DTs)
- QB Hits: 2 (T-138th among DTs)
2023 Run Defense Stats: Min 100 Snaps
- Run Defense Grade: 75.0 (T-87th among DTs)
- Run Stops: 5 (T-393rd among DTs)
Film Notes and Highlights
Maason Smith’s burst off the line is the first thing you notice on film. He will beat everyone off of the line for the entirety of the game. Smith has a great swim move, but his bull rush is inconsistent due to his propensity to play at a high pad level. Because of that, he struggles to maintain leverage and get off his block – especially in the run game. Despite the occasional loss, it doesn’t affect his motor. Maason Smith will regularly stay with the play, even if it includes chasing a ball carrier 10+ yards. He’s a streaky player, but when he gets hot, he becomes a force to be reckoned with. He’s a raw talent with solid tangibles that should be a late Day 2 pick. – Thomas Christopher
(Games Watched: vs Arkansas 2023, vs Alabama 2023, vs Missouri 2023)
Player Comparison
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