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Detroit Lions NFC North
 
Za'Darius Smith • #99 • DE
Status:On roster
Ht/Wt:6'4", 272 lbs.
Born:Sep 8, 1992 (32 yrs) in Montgomery, AL
Hometown:Greenville, AL
College:Kentucky
Experience:9 years
Drafted:Drafted by Baltimore in 2015 (4/122).
Acquired:Acquired in a trade with Cleveland in 2024.
Za'Darius Smith
2024 Season Stats
G GS Solo Ast Sck SckYds Int IntYds IntTD FR TD
YTD 10 10 15 9 5.5 34 0 0 0 0 0
On Pace 9 9 14 8 5 30 0 0 0 0 0
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Scouting Report
Very strong, aggressive and at times nasty in the trenches, he has enough size to play 3-4 defensive end (but could also play end in a 4-3 setup). He might even bulk up more and be able to line up inside. His versatility can also be used in coverage. Bigger, stronger O-linemen can blow him off the line on occasion, so he can sometimes struggle with leverage and pad level. Is a much better D-lineman than linebacker at this stage of his development.
Long Range Potential: Aggressive and versatile defensive end with upside.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NFL Named to play in Pro Bowl 2020, 2019
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