BradenSmith
TT#71Auburn
6'6" • 312lbs • 30y/oDraft Eligibility:2018
- Overall Grade '17
- 82.6
- 3rd/331 - Ts
- Pass Block Grade '17
- 90.8
- 4th/331 - Ts
- Run Block Grade '17
- 80
- 8th/331 - Ts
- Snap Count '17
- 828
- 53rd/331 - Ts
Braden
Smith
T
#71
|
Auburn
Summary Bio
Summary Bio
Last updated: 10/30/2026
Braden Smith was an offensive tackle for the Houston Texans who earned a 82.6 overall PFF grade in the 2017 season, 3rd among 331 qualified offensive tackles. He played 828 offensive snaps on the season.
His PFF pass-blocking grade of 90.8 ranked 4th among 331 qualified offensive tackles. His run-blocking grade of 80.0 ranked 8th at the position.
He allowed 4 total pressures in pass protection. That total included 2 sacks and 0 hits allowed to opposing pass rushers. He was flagged for 0 penalties over the course of the season.
Career
Career
Teams
Year
Houston Texans
2026 - Present
Indianapolis Colts
2018 - 2025
Auburn Tigers
2014 - 2017
PFF Grades
PFF Grades
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OVERALL GRADE
82.6
AVG
3rd/331 Ts
PASS BLOCKING GRADE
90.8
AVG
4th/331 Ts
RUN BLOCKING GRADE
80.0
AVG
8th/331 Ts
Highest Graded Games
Highest Graded Games
@ TXAM
90.3
Week 10, 2015
vs GASO
88.6
Week 1, 2017
@ GAUN
87.4
Week 11, 2016
Lowest Graded Games
Lowest Graded Games
vs GAUN
58
Week 11, 2015
vs ALUN
60.4
Week 13, 2017
vs MSST
60.4
Week 4, 2015
Grades by Game
Grades by Game
There's no Grades by Game data available for this player.
Season Stats
Season Stats
2017
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
OFFENSE SNAPS PLAYED
828
53rd/331 Ts
PENALTIES
0
1st/331 Ts
SACKS ALLOWED
2
196th/331 Ts
Blocking
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Rank
53
rd
Offensive Snaps Played
828
137
th
Pass Block Snaps Played
367
25
th
Run Block Snaps Played
461
1
st
Penalties
0
196
th
Sacks Allowed
2
1
st
Hits Allowed
0
14
th
Total Pressure Allowed
4
Positional Pivots
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Rank
105
th
Snaps Played at LT
0
551
st
Snaps Played at LG
1
85
th
Snaps Played at C
0
41
st
Snaps Played at RG
738
100
th
Snaps Played at RT
1
3
rd
Snaps Played at TE
87
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