Elerson Smith
Career Summary
Northern Iowa background; linebacker
Elerson Smith played college football at Northern Iowa. His NFL entry year is recorded as 2021, and the 2024 historical roster lists his position as linebacker.
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Path to the NFL
2021 NFL Draft: round 4, pick 116
The New York Giants selected Elerson Smith in round 4 of the 2021 NFL Draft with overall pick No. 116. The draft record lists his college as Northern Iowa.
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- github.com — nflverse historical 2022 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2023 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2024 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- github.com — nflverse historical 2021 roster snapshot (saved local copy)
- www.pro-football-reference.com — Pro Football Reference 2021 draft table (saved local copy)
NFL Career
Historical NFL roster record through 2024
Elerson Smith's historical NFL roster entries include New York Giants (2021–2022); Las Vegas Raiders (2023); Cleveland Browns (2024). These dated snapshots establish roster membership rather than a total of regular-season appearances.
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28710, 00-0036895, 1998-07-17, Elerson Smith, Elerson, Smith
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