File LB-124 · National rank 969 · 2028 class
Carlton Smith
6'1"Height
222 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
5.6/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
4.7 Floor
range 2.3
Ceiling 7.0
7.0/10
Day 3 Caliber
Ceiling · +1.4
4.7/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.9
Ceiling: 2026 rotation (LB2) — some opportunity; real room to grow (+1.4) · LB lower-value.
Floor: Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.9.
Grade not yet reviewed
8.9+
Round 1 Caliber
7.8+
Day 2 Caliber
6.7+
Day 3 Caliber
5.6+
Priority UDFA
4.4+
UDFA
3.3+
Long Shot
2.2+
Raw Prospect
1.1+
Deep Project
0.0+
Non-Prospect
Grade History
5.6
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Productive rotation LB — 64 tk, 0.5 sacks (2025). Real tape in a contributor's role; graded on the body of work.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Feb 17, 2026Rising Maryland Star Carlton Smith Speaks Up About His Decision To Return - Sports Illustrated