Maason Smith
Career Summary
Maason Smith reached the NFL from LSU.
The Houma, Louisiana native joined Jacksonville's 2024 draft class as a defensive tackle.
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College Career
Smith returned from a knee injury to play for LSU in 2023.
A torn ACL limited his 2022 season to one game. In 2023 he recorded 28 tackles and 2.5 sacks, finishing college with 17 starts in 22 appearances.
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Path to the NFL
Jacksonville drafted Smith 48th overall in 2024.
The Jaguars selected him in the second round, reuniting him with LSU teammate Brian Thomas Jr.
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Career Accomplishments
Smith earned freshman All-America recognition in 2021.
The honor came before the knee injury that interrupted his second college season.
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30743, 00-0039889, 2002-10-13, Maason Smith, Maason, Smith
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MFT Score: 42.1
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