Ryan Smith

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All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Tyson Campbell signing a big-money extension.

By Ryan Smith Jul 23, 2024 4:00 pm EDT

All the key storylines from the day's training camp practices, including Jordan Love's contract situation.

By Ryan Smith Jul 22, 2024 4:00 pm EDT

The Miami Dolphins recently signed Jaylen Waddle to a three-year, $84.75 million extension.

By Ryan Smith Jun 3, 2024 7:45 am EDT

Every season, some rookies come in and play at a high level from Day 1. Here's a look at every team’s highest-graded rookie in the PFF era.

By Ryan Smith May 27, 2024 5:30 am EDT

The Dolphins will enter the 2024 season with a three-headed monster in the backfield in Mostert, Achane and Wright -- potentially one of the fastest backfields in the history of the NFL.

By Ryan Smith May 9, 2024 6:15 am EDT Miami Dolphins

Ryan Smith breaks down which teams are trending up and down after Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

By Ryan Smith Apr 27, 2024 12:48 am EDT

Ryan Smith breaks down which teams are trending up and down after Round 1 of the 2024 NFL Draft.

By Ryan Smith Apr 26, 2024 10:20 am EDT

Top free agent targets for the Miami Dolphins, players that must be re-signed, team cap space and more to get you ready for 2018 free agency.

By Ryan Smith Feb 17, 2018 9:46 am EST

PFF's Ryan Smith highlights the top 10 NFL cornerbacks in terms of lowest passer rating when targeted by opposing quarterbacks.

By Ryan Smith Dec 15, 2017 7:56 am EST

For the first time in 210 games, the New York Giants will start someone other than Eli Manning at quarterback in Week 13.

By Ryan Smith Nov 30, 2017 9:55 am EST

Kelce is utilizing Philadelphia's offensive run scheme at a high level that PFF grades haven't seen in some time. Analyst Ryan Smith breaks down just how Kelce has been so good this season.

By Ryan Smith Nov 9, 2017 12:07 pm EST

Ranking the NFL's top pass-rushing defenders, based on their pass-rush productivity, a PFF Elite stat.

By Ryan Smith Oct 26, 2017 10:28 am EDT

Ranking the top 10 highest graded NFL linebackers through the first five weeks of the season.

By Ryan Smith Oct 11, 2017 10:31 am EDT

Kearse had a good preseason game last week, but the Seahawks are reportedly ready to trade the wide receiver.

By Ryan Smith Aug 31, 2017 5:58 am EDT Seattle Seahawks

Trade rumors swirled around the league's leader in slot receptions and yards from a year ago, to which Miami has denied.

By Ryan Smith Aug 28, 2017 3:00 pm EDT Miami Dolphins

Brooks' production has slipped in recent years and it appears as if the team is ready to move on.

By Ryan Smith Aug 25, 2017 6:09 pm EDT San Francisco 49ers

The Giants might be considering a shake up on their interior offensive line.

By Ryan Smith Aug 24, 2017 3:20 pm EDT New York Giants

Moncrief was limited last year with a shoulder injury, and an AC joint injury is limiting him currently.

By Ryan Smith Aug 24, 2017 5:39 am EDT Indianapolis Colts

Hurns has not played for Jacksonville so far this preseason and played through a hamstring injury in 2016.

By Ryan Smith Aug 23, 2017 12:28 pm EDT Jacksonville Jaguars

After the team dealt away Sammy Watkins and Ronald Darby, the Bills have been rumored to seek a deal for LeSean McCoy, but those rumors were shot down.

By Ryan Smith Aug 23, 2017 9:56 am EDT Buffalo Bills
Bio

Ryan joined PFF in May 2015 and currently works as a Senior Analyst on the data team. Ryan also contributes articles to the content team. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor’s degree in Writing and Rhetoric.