Elerson Smith

Elerson Smith

27-Year-Old Defensive EndDE
Cleveland Browns
Reserve-Ret
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2025 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Elerson Smith in 2025. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
Signed a contract with the Browns in January of 2025.
Hangs up cleats
DEFree Agent
July 16, 2025
The Browns placed Smith on the reserve/retired list Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Smith was a fourth-round pick by the Giants in the 2021 Draft and appeared in 15 career regular-season contests, including two with Cleveland last season. Smith played just 141 defensive snaps and another 157 on special teams across those 15 games, finishing his career with 13 tackles (four solo) and one forced fumble.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Cleveland BrownsBrowns 2024 DE Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

78874%
45443%
44742%
30929%
999%
616%
252%
192%
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Measurables Review
How do Elerson Smith's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 7"
 
Weight
245 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.75 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.39 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.11 sec
 
Vertical Jump
41.5 in
 
Broad Jump
127 in
 
Bench Press
26 reps
 
Hand Length
10.25 in
 
Arm Length
34.00 in
 
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2021 Fantasy Outlook
A fourth-round pick, Smith signed with the Giants in May and projects as an edge rusher who could see significant snaps if Lorenzo Carter isn't fully up to speed after tearing his Achilles last year.
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Gets look from Cleveland
DEFree Agent
September 24, 2024
Smith (undisclosed) worked out with the Browns on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Waived with injury settlement
DEFree Agent
Undisclosed
August 29, 2024
The Saints waived Smith (undisclosed) from injured reserve Thursday after reaching an injury settlement, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Tries out with Birds
DEFree Agent
September 20, 2023
Smith (Achilles) tried out with Philadelphia on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Let go from IR
DEFree Agent
Achilles
July 29, 2023
The Giants waived Smith (Achilles) from injured reserve with an injury settlement Saturday, Dan Salomone of the team's official site reports.
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Reverts to injured reserve
DENew York Giants
Achilles
July 26, 2023
Smith (Achilles) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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