Mazi Smith, the Michigan DL, sits at No. 46 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 13% elite, 52% starter.
Athleticism
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Smith’s blend of size and quickness is rare.”
Athleticism
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Smith is an elite athlete with intriguing tools as an interior defender.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “He can punch and control a base block with relative ease.”
Technique
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “However, he struggles to match the initial movement of move blockers, which diminishes his effectiveness.”
Production Context
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “He flashes disruptive potential but needs some skill refinement to become a more consistent player at the next level.”
Sources · 4 · quotes 2
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- Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Lance Zierlein, nfl_com_zierlein
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
“…Dontari Poe might be the physical and athletic player comparison for Smith, but more consistency from Smith is needed before he finds the Pro Bowl, as Poe did twice in his career. Smith’s blend of size and quickness is rare. He can punch and control a base block with relative ease. However, he struggles to match the initial movement of move blockers, which diminishes his effectiveness. He has space-eating potential b…”
“…Smith is an elite athlete with intriguing tools as an interior defender. He flashes disruptive potential but needs some skill refinement to become a more consistent player at the next level.…”
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