Out
Injury Triceps
Est. Return 5/1/2025
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
42
SACKS
6.5
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
2025 Projections
Undergoes surgery to repair triceps
Smith had surgery Wednesday to repair a torn triceps that he suffered during the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs on Feb. 9, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Smith played at least 52 defensive snaps in each of the Eagles' first three playoff games, but he was limited to just 30 snaps on defense in the Super Bowl after tearing his triceps in the first half. He was able to play through the injury in the second half, and the 2023 first-round pick is expected to be ready for the 2025 campaign after undergoing surgery. Smith finished the 2024 regular season with 42 tackles (22 solo), including 6.5 sacks, two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 games.
Smith played at least 52 defensive snaps in each of the Eagles' first three playoff games, but he was limited to just 30 snaps on defense in the Super Bowl after tearing his triceps in the first half. He was able to play through the injury in the second half, and the 2023 first-round pick is expected to be ready for the 2025 campaign after undergoing surgery. Smith finished the 2024 regular season with 42 tackles (22 solo), including 6.5 sacks, two pass defenses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery across 16 games.
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Measurables Review
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How do Nolan Smith's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"Weight
238 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.39 secVertical Jump
41.5 inBroad Jump
128 inHand Length
9.00 inArm Length
32.63 in
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Smith looked like a potential top-10 pick in the 2023 Draft but fell all the way to pick No. 30, where the Eagles snapped him up to join their group of young Georgia defenders. His 4.39 speed is his calling card, but it does come with small size, as he checks in at 6-2, 238 pounds. Smith didn't post elite sack numbers in college, topping out at 4.5 as a junior, and his unique profile makes him hard to project. That said, he has the makings of an NFL edge rusher and will have a great example to learn from in teammate Haason Reddick.
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Takes a leap in 2024
Smith recorded 42 tackles (22 solo), including 6.5 sacks, and two passes defended across 16 regular-season games. He also tallied 16 tackles (seven solo), including 4.0 sacks, while playing in four postseason games.
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Cleared for Super Bowl
Smith (illness) doesn't have an injury designation for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9 against the Chiefs.
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Under the weather Thursday
Smith (illness) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
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Logs another sack in loss
Smith recorded three total tackles (all solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 36-33 loss to the Commanders.
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Sacks Wilson in Week 15 win
Smith registered four tackles (three solo), including 1.0 sacks, during the Eagles' 27-13 win over the Steelers this past Sunday.
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Could make notable impact as rookie
Smith is identified by Brendan Walker of NFL.com as a rookie that will have both short- and long-term impact in the Eagles defense.
ANALYSIS
Smith was nabbed by the Eagles with the 30th overall pick in April's draft after a standout career at Georgia that included 20 tackles for loss, 12.5 of which counted as sacks, across 38 games. The athletic edge rusher is likely to start his pro career behind accomplished veteran Haason Reddick, but Walker envisions Smith getting a fair share of opportunities to show off his pass-rushing acumen as a rookie before potentially moving into a starting role in his second season.
Smith was nabbed by the Eagles with the 30th overall pick in April's draft after a standout career at Georgia that included 20 tackles for loss, 12.5 of which counted as sacks, across 38 games. The athletic edge rusher is likely to start his pro career behind accomplished veteran Haason Reddick, but Walker envisions Smith getting a fair share of opportunities to show off his pass-rushing acumen as a rookie before potentially moving into a starting role in his second season.