Drafted by Cowboys 1st Round - Pick 26 - DT Mazi Smith - (Michigan)

[cowboys5xsbs]

DT MAZI SMITH MICHIGAN​

Height: 6-3, Weight: 323
Smith is another one of my favorite players. He’s a power player who can hold up against the run, but I think he will be a better pass rusher than people expect. He just needs to keep his weight in check. (Pete Prisco)

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Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 84.13 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Vita Vea

Accolades:

• 2022: Consensus first-team All-Big Ten
• 2022: Michigan Defensive Player of the Year

Summary:

Mazi Smith is one of the most athletic NTs to enter the NFL in a while. Not compact, but tall and wide. His flashes of pass-rush ability are outstanding; push-pull, arm over, straight bull rush all very solid, although he's not a bulldozer pushing the pocket. His leverage isn't great. He does adequate planting roots against doubles teams, but it's not a specialty. His run-stopping is mostly contingent upon him using his athleticism to get to the ball. He's not a tremendous block-shedder right now. However, he tracks down RBs very well for being a large NT. He won't be an every-down player in the NFL, but his physical profile and pass-rushing refinement make him a fun NT prospect.

Strengths:

• Tall, thick frame; unique for the NT spot
• Veteran-caliber pass-rush moves to win up the field
• Has the athleticism to get to RBs in close quarters, and has a large tackling radius

Weaknesses:

• Could get a tick stronger
• Leverage is very high for an inside rusher, which saps his power
• Not a tremendous block-shedder

Combine Results:

• Bench Press: 34 reps

 

[Yoshimitsu]

I'm happy. This makes the team better. Hankins and Mazi I like

 

[GMO415]

WELCOME! GO COWBOYS

 

[davey999]

Reach. Offense needs help.

 

[thunderpimp91]

As for DT I liked Benton better but I can’t complain. This defense is set up to be maybe the best unit in the league.

 

[DCCowboys11]

Finally!!!! Been waiting for a BIG DT like this for what seems like 20 years.

 

[805BoysInBlue]

Good pick

 

[HungryLion]

FINALLY.



FINALLLLLLLLLLY


He is an athleticism freak who has some technique issues to clean up.

With DQ coaching him. He could be an absolute STUD

 

[Proof]

Reach. Offense needs help.

they added cooks and still plenty of options. they needed this i love it

 

[GMO415]

He's the BEST run stopper on the team today!

 

[BrassCowboy]

Finally.... Team looks like it is starting to respect the trenches.

 

[Mikemcm]

Horrible. This may be worse thenTaco. Wasted pick.

 

[Reid1boys]

Since I dont watchthe college game, I can not speak on this specific player. What I am very happy about though is the fact that the notre dane TE was there and we passed on him. I have faith in the two young guys we have... so you roll with them. We drafted Ferguson last year to take over this year. No need to waste the pick on another TE.

DT was absolutely a position we needed some depth on... so if this kid is legit, Im good.

Id rather have my players listening to thrash metal than writing poetry though

 

[dsturgeon]

I'm happy. This makes the team better. Hankins and Mazi I like

i bet you don't like poisoned fish heads

 

[LucaBrasi]

Big guy up the middle. Probably the last piece for this D, if he can transition to the NFL

 

[zrinkill]

Great pick ....... idiots who wanted a flashy wr player do not understand football.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Horrible. This may be worse thenTaco. Wasted pick.

On no level what so ever.

Mazi is actually a better athlete than Taco.

 

[reddyuta]

based on the TCu game i am not impressed one bit.hope i am wrong but this pick will go down the Taco way.

 

[Wilson]

Hell just froze over and I'm happy with it. Been saying this should have been solidified years ago.

 

[Stash]

Shocked but in a good way. It’s been forever since they invested in the defensive line. Now we hope Dan Quinn can maximize his abilities.

I can’t help but to think they desperately wanted to trade down from that spot but nobody called.