Ryan Smith

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WR Tajae Sharpe drew a lot of buzz for the Tennessee Titans in training camp as a 2016 rookie, but failed to follow through on that and has seen his role shrink.

By Ryan Smith Aug 8, 2017 12:39 pm EDT Tennessee Titans

Rookie second-rounder Dalvin Cook is in competition with Latavius Murray for the Vikings' starting RB job, but based on the depth chart, Cook is leading.

By Ryan Smith Aug 8, 2017 10:41 am EDT Minnesota Vikings

Enunwa was likely going to be the top receiving target for the Jets this year.

By Ryan Smith Aug 7, 2017 4:26 pm EDT New York Jets

The Browns added QB Brock Osweiler this offseason, and he's competing with Cody Kessler and DeShone Kizer for the job. Osweiler will start the preseason opener.

By Ryan Smith Aug 7, 2017 9:20 am EDT Cleveland Browns

Minnesota Vikings NT Linval Joseph has seen his grades trend generally upward over his career, particularly as a pass-rusher, and signed a four-year deal Saturday.

By Ryan Smith Aug 5, 2017 3:00 pm EDT Minnesota Vikings

After missing almost all of the 2016 season, Los Angeles Chargers CB Jason Verrett started training camp on the PUP list, but he's now been activated.

By Ryan Smith Aug 5, 2017 11:45 am EDT Los Angeles Chargers

The 10-year veteran once again joins coach Jim Schwartz, whom he played for when he had the highest grade of his career.

By Ryan Smith Aug 3, 2017 3:35 pm EDT Philadelphia Eagles

Forrest Lamp, the Chargers' second-round pick in this year's draft, will reportedly miss the entire season after injury after being penciled in as a likely starter.

By Ryan Smith Aug 3, 2017 9:59 am EDT Los Angeles Chargers

After struggles in his first two years in the league, Philadelphia Eagles WR Nelson Agholor is starting this year's camp looking strong, according to reports.

By Ryan Smith Aug 3, 2017 9:07 am EDT Philadelphia Eagles

WR Sterling Shepard was a big part of the Giants offense last year, utilized mostly out of the slot in their 11 personnel grouping

By Ryan Smith Aug 2, 2017 12:03 pm EDT New York Giants

PFF examines his production over his nine-year career. Clady was a prolific pass blocker.

By Ryan Smith Aug 1, 2017 2:15 pm EDT Denver Broncos New York Jets

PFF's Ryan Smith showcases the run-stopping, pass-batting skills of Clemson interior defender Christian Wilkins.

By Ryan Smith Aug 1, 2017 12:21 pm EDT

PFF's Ryan Smith previews Georgia Tech's Antonio Simmons and his ability to get to the passer

By Ryan Smith Jul 31, 2017 10:24 am EDT

PFF looks at Johnson's production in his final year in college, which ultimately led him to be compared to a current Giants safety.

By Ryan Smith Jul 30, 2017 3:06 pm EDT New York Giants

PFF's Ryan Smith highlights UCF LB Shaquem Griffin, and his place among the nation's top LBs.

By Ryan Smith Jul 28, 2017 11:58 am EDT

John Urchel is calling it a career at 26 years old. PFF looks at his production during his time in the NFL.

By Ryan Smith Jul 27, 2017 12:30 pm EDT Baltimore Ravens

Barbre will have the opportunity to start in Denver. Here's what PFF data says about him.

By Ryan Smith Jul 27, 2017 3:44 am EDT Denver Broncos Philadelphia Eagles

PFF investigates Griffin's production, which has been impressive thus far into his career.

By Ryan Smith Jul 26, 2017 12:33 pm EDT Minnesota Vikings

PFF looks at his production at BYU, where he forced many missed tackles.

By Ryan Smith Jul 20, 2017 2:39 pm EDT Green Bay Packers

Trevor Robinson will end his career after five years spent in the league. PFF looks at his production and the returning Falcon offensive line.

By Ryan Smith Jul 18, 2017 11:11 am EDT Atlanta Falcons
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.