File CB-83 · National rank 931 · 2027 class
TJ Smith
5'10"Height
175 lbWeight
RepresentationNo agency on file
My Grade
5.7/10
Priority UDFA
Current · UDFA Territory
5.1 Floor
range 0.7
Ceiling 5.8
5.8/10
Priority UDFA
Ceiling · +0.1
5.1/10
UDFA
Floor · −0.6
Ceiling: 2026 rotation (DB2) — some opportunity; close to ceiling (+0.1) · AAC draft-temper.
Floor: Unproven — wide downside if it doesn't translate; downside −0.6.
Grade last 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
5.7
2025
Re-graded after each season · 2025 is the beta baseline.
Scouting Notes
Veteran defensive back (via East Central) who carries first-team all-conference billing as a return man; the special-teams value is real, while the defensive pro projection remains at the fringe.
Draft Projection & Mocks
Scouting Reports & Mentions
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Sports Illustrated Aug 18, 2025Former Panthers defensive tackle T.J. Smith signs with AFC team - Sports Illustrated