Reserve-Ret
Injury Undisclosed
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2024 Defense Stats
TCKL
2
SACKS
0.0
INT
0
FF
0
TD
0
2025 Projections
Signed a contract with the Browns in January of 2025.
Hangs up cleats
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.
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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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 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.75 secShuttle Time
4.39 secCone Drill
7.11 secVertical Jump
41.5 inBroad Jump
127 inBench Press
26 repsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
34.00 in
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
Smith (undisclosed) worked out with the Browns on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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Waived with injury settlement
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
Smith (Achilles) tried out with Philadelphia on Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
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Let go from IR
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
Smith (Achilles) reverted to injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
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