Tim Smith DL Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Tim Smith DL Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
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| SUB-POSITION: NT/DT | |
| Last Updated: 01/12/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 5.17 seconds (16%*) | |
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| Overall Rating: |
77.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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82% |
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| Tackling: |
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72% |
| Pass Rush: |
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64% |
| Run Defense: |
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70% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
5th
Overall Rank:
#139
Position rank:
#26
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| College Games: 51 College Snaps: 1160 | ||
ESPN RATING: 83/100
College Combine Results
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OVR Rank:
#72
Pos Rank:
#13
State Rank:
#25
College Combine Results
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247 RATING: 97.31/100
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| Ovr Rank: #28 Pos Rank: #5 | ||
Draft Profile: Bio
Tim Smith from Sebastian River High School was rated a 4-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 4-star grade by 247 Sports. After high school, Smith joined Alabama after being heavily recruited.In 2020 as a freshman Smith saw action in 10 games and played a total of 163 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He recorded just 9 tackles, 4 assists, while adding 9 stops. As a pass rusher, he added 3 total pressures, which included no QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and one sack on the season.
As a sophomore for the Crimson Tide in 2021 Smith played in 15 games and took part in 282 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He recorded 13 tackles, 5 assists, while adding 10 stops. As a pass rusher, he chalked up 11 total pressures, and 9 QB hurries, no QB hits, and 2 sacks during the year.
In 2022 as a junior Smith played in 12 games and contributed on 324 snaps. He recorded 10 tackles, 3 assists while making 8 stops.
In 2023 as a senior Smith logged playing time in 13 games and logged a total of 359 snaps for the Crimson Tide. He also added 16 tackles, 8 assists, and 16 stops. As a pass rusher, he tallied 7 total pressures, which included 4 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 2 sacks on the season.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Rarely goes to the ground, showing good balance from his high school wrestling days.
- He’s extremely thick through the lower body, and Smith uses his natural leverage to win at the point of attack, often requiring a double team.
- With a powerful lower body and the ability to hold up at the point of attack as a run defender, he is remarkably instinctive.
- Quick first step with fluid movements off the ball. Highly competitive and fierce, showing relentless effort to the pocket with a nonstop motor
- Shows a natural feel for setting up blockers and getting them off-balance. His hands are active and violent, and he quickly disengages with blockers and counters when his initial move stalls.
- He’s ready for the physicality of the NFL; he has a stout build, strong core and powerful limbs to step in right away as a three-down player.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’s a straight-line mover who doesn’t have the range to chase in pursuit.
- Smith is on the short side, and Smith too often relies on his ability to overpower blockers rather than developing a repertoire of pass-rush moves.
- Lacks the ability to be a true edge burner. While he was able to physically overpower opponents at the college, he will have to develop a wider repertoire of moves in the pros.
Tim Smith percentiles vs other Defensive Lines (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Tim Smith (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
140.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
26.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.