EJSmith

LBLB#2NEV Wolf Pack
6'0" • 243lbs • Sr.
Draft Eligibility:2028
Overall Grade '26
83.6
33rd/773 - LBs
Snap Count '26
457
77th/2004 - LBs
Tackles '26
60
9th/773 - LBs
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EJ
Smith
LB
#2
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NEV Wolf Pack
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Summary Bio

Last updated: 10/28/2026
EJ Smith is a linebacker for the Nevada Wolf Pack who earned a 83.6 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2026 season, 33rd among 773 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 70.4 ranked 164th among 773 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 86.8 ranked 42nd at the position. His pass-rush grade of 86.8 ranked 22nd among qualified linebackers.
He recorded 60 solo tackles on the season. Smith generated 5 total pressures including 3 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 128.0 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 5 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams
Year
Nevada Wolf Pack
2025 - Present

PFF Grades

2026
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
83.6
AVG
33rd/773 LBs
RUN DEFENSE GRADE
86.8
AVG
42nd/773 LBs
PASS RUSH GRADE
86.8
AVG
22nd/773 LBs
COVERAGE GRADE
70.4
AVG
164th/773 LBs

Highest Graded Games

vsCOAF
79.9
Week 4, 2026
@NMUN
77.1
Week 8, 2025
vsCASJ
74.2
Week 8, 2026

Lowest Graded Games

@PAST
51.8
Week 1, 2025
vsTNMI
52.2
Week 3, 2025
vsIDBO
55
Week 9, 2025

Grades by Game

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Season Stats

2026
Regular
Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).
SOLO TACKLES
60
9th/773 LBs
SACKS
3
44th/773 LBs
ASSISTS
20
54th/773 LBs
FORCED FUMBLES
0
181st/773 LBs

Defense

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Rank
9
th
Solo Tackles
60
54
th
Assists
20
181
st
Forced Fumbles
0
12
th
Stops
35
44
th
Sacks
3
282
nd
Missed Tackles
5
658
th
Passer Rating Allowed
128
360
th
Total Pressures
5

Snaps

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Rank
77
th
Total Snaps
457
24
th
Run Defense Snaps
243
527
th
Pass Rush Snaps
22
130
th
Coverage Snaps
192
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