2025 Defense Stats
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31
SACKS
3.0
INT
0
FF
1
TD
0
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Smith didn't have a major role as a rookie after being drafted 30th overall in 2023, but he stepped up in his second season to start 10 games. He finished second on the Eagles with 6.5 sacks (plus four more in the playoffs) and eighth on the team with 42 tackles. He tore his triceps during the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win and underwent surgery, but he's recovered and lines up to be one of the team's top edge rushers again in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $11.99 million contract with the Eagles in May of 2023.
Misses five games in 2025
Smith played 12 regular-season games during the 2025 campaign, tallying 31 tackles (15 solo), including 3.0 sacks, and one forced fumble.
ANALYSIS
Smith was sidelined on IR for five games with a triceps injury, leading to a corresponding drop in production. The 2023 first-round pick started all 12 of his games this season, but he played over 50 percent of defensive snaps just eight times. In three years, Smith has accumulated 9.5 sacks over 45 regular-season games. He figures to play a similar rotational role during the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.
Smith was sidelined on IR for five games with a triceps injury, leading to a corresponding drop in production. The 2023 first-round pick started all 12 of his games this season, but he played over 50 percent of defensive snaps just eight times. In three years, Smith has accumulated 9.5 sacks over 45 regular-season games. He figures to play a similar rotational role during the final year of his rookie contract in 2026.
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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
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 down QB in loss Friday
Smith secured three tackles, including 1.0 sacks, in Friday's Week 13 loss to the Bears.
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Notches first sack in return
Smith posted two tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a 10-7 win over the Packers on Monday Night Football.
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Officially cleared for MNF
Smith (triceps) is active for Monday's game against the Packers.
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Activated from IR
The Eagles activated Smith (triceps) ahead of Monday night's game against the Packers, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Questionable to play Week 10
Smith (triceps) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Packers.
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To miss several weeks
Smith suffered a strained triceps in a Week 3 win over the Rams and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Adam Schefter and Tim McManus of ESPN report.
ANALYSIS
The earliest Smith will be eligible to return is for a Week 10 Monday night matchup against the Packers. The third-year linebacker, who posted 6.5 sacks, 11 total quarterback hits and eight total tackles for loss during the 2024 regular season, had yet to record a sack through three games this season. However, his eight quarterback pressures ranked second on the Eagles behind Jalyx Hunt.
The earliest Smith will be eligible to return is for a Week 10 Monday night matchup against the Packers. The third-year linebacker, who posted 6.5 sacks, 11 total quarterback hits and eight total tackles for loss during the 2024 regular season, had yet to record a sack through three games this season. However, his eight quarterback pressures ranked second on the Eagles behind Jalyx Hunt.