LSU defensive tackle [autotag]Maason Smith[/autotag] entered the week in Indianapolis needing a strong showing at the NFL scouting combine to boost his draft stock after a lackluster final college season.
He did just that on Friday as the defensive linemen underwent testing, delivering one of the best combine performances at his position in recent memory.
Smith’s “relative athletic score” unofficially came in at 8.99 out of 10. That would rank him 164th out of the 1,620 defensive tackles to go through the combine since 1987.
His 6-foot-5 frame is a major reason for that, but he also delivered a 5.01 40-yard dash, which is pretty impressive relative to his size. His 31-inch vertical was also a standout.
Maason Smith is a DT prospect in the 2024 draft class. He scored an unofficial 8.99 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 164 out of 1620 DT from 1987 to 2024.
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Smith is a former five-star recruit, but injury limited him during his LSU career. Still, he could prove to be a high-value mid-round pick in next month’s draft.
For now, here are all the photos from Smith’s combine workout.