EJ Smith: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & College Stats
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EJ Smith is a senior LB at Nevada from Downey, CA. He is listed at 6'0", 243 pounds. EJ Smith ranks 4th among FBS players in defensive production (tackles, sacks and interceptions) this season (35 tackles, 3.5 TFL, 1.5 sacks, 0 INT), 3rd in the 2027 defenders prospect class. At Nevada (2025–26) he made 63 tackles (5 for loss), recorded 1.5 sacks and had 2 interceptions and 2 passes defended.
Team details
- School: Nevada
- Position: LB
- Class: Senior
- Height: 6'0"
- Weight: 243 lbs
- Hometown: Downey, CA
- Jersey: #2
- Defenders rank: No. 3 of the 2027 prospect class
College career stats
| Season | School | G | Tackles | Solo | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nevada | 3 | 35 | 21 | 3.5 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | Nevada | 7 | 28 | 15 | 1.5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
2026 game log
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Tackles | TFL | Sacks | INT | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Western Kentucky | W | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2 | Montana State | L | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 3 | at Middle Tennessee | L | 11 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2 |
Data provided by CollegeFootballData.com