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Malcolm
Smith

#56

CLE Browns

6'0"

225lbs

37y/o

Overall Grade '21

38th/87 - LBs

Snap Count '21

425

73rd/199 - LBs

Tackles '21

71st/87 - LBs

Pressures '21

86th/87 - LBs

Malcolm

Smith

#56

CLE Browns

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 8/26/2026

Malcolm Smith was a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns who earned a 57.0 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2021 season, 38th among 87 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 65.0 ranked 22nd among 87 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 53.1 ranked 43rd at the position. His pass-rush grade of 48.2 ranked 85th among qualified linebackers.

He recorded 37 solo tackles on the season. Smith generated 0 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 117.5 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 9 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

Cleveland Browns

2020 - 2021

Dallas Cowboys

2019

Jacksonville Jaguars

2019

San Francisco 49ers

2017 - 2018

Oakland Raiders

2015 - 2016

Seattle Seahawks

2011 - 2014

Honors

Honor

Year

Super Bowl MVP

2014

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Season Stats

2021

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

71st/87 LBs

SACKS

58th/87 LBs

ASSISTS

79th/87 LBs

FORCED FUMBLES

37th/87 LBs

Defense

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Rank

Solo Tackles

Assists

Forced Fumbles

Stops

Sacks

Missed Tackles

Passer Rating Allowed

117.5

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Total Snaps

425

Run Defense Snaps

162

Pass Rush Snaps

Coverage Snaps

245

Malcolm Smith

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Malcolm
Smith