Nolan Smith

Nolan Smith

24-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Philadelphia Eagles
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Smith didn't have a major role as a rookie after being drafted 30th overall in 2023, but he stepped up in his second season to start 10 games. He finished second on the Eagles with 6.5 sacks (plus four more in the playoffs) and eighth on the team with 42 tackles. He tore his triceps during the Eagles' Super Bowl LIX win and underwent surgery, but he's recovered and lines up to be one of the team's top edge rushers again in 2025. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $11.99 million contract with the Eagles in May of 2023.
Notches first sack in return
LBPhiladelphia Eagles
November 11, 2025
Smith posted two tackles (both solo), including 1.0 sacks, in a 10-7 win over the Packers on Monday Night Football.
ANALYSIS
The Packers had driven past the Eagles' 30-yard line late in the second quarter when Smith halted their momentum with a sack of Jordan Love. One play later, Love was sacked again (this time by Nakobe Dean) and turned the ball over on a fumble. Smith logged just a 28 percent defensive snap share, as he was coming off a five-game absence due to a triceps injury.
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Philadelphia EaglesEagles 2025 LB Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

57798%
18096%
49284%
11360%
38565%
13271%
20335%
6434%
16027%
1810%
11520%
5228%
10818%
10858%
6711%
42%
529%
5228%
112%
74%
81%
84%
41%
00%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Nolan Smith's measurables compare to other linebackers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 2"
 
Weight
238 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.39 sec
 
Vertical Jump
41.5 in
 
Broad Jump
128 in
 
Hand Length
9.00 in
 
Arm Length
32.63 in
 
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Smith looked like a potential top-10 pick in the 2023 Draft but fell all the way to pick No. 30, where the Eagles snapped him up to join their group of young Georgia defenders. His 4.39 speed is his calling card, but it does come with small size, as he checks in at 6-2, 238 pounds. Smith didn't post elite sack numbers in college, topping out at 4.5 as a junior, and his unique profile makes him hard to project. That said, he has the makings of an NFL edge rusher and will have a great example to learn from in teammate Haason Reddick.
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Officially cleared for MNF
LBPhiladelphia Eagles
November 10, 2025
Smith (triceps) is active for Monday's game against the Packers.
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Activated from IR
LBPhiladelphia Eagles
Triceps
November 10, 2025
The Eagles activated Smith (triceps) ahead of Monday night's game against the Packers, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
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Questionable to play Week 10
LBPhiladelphia Eagles
Triceps
November 8, 2025
Smith (triceps) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Packers.
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Logs another full practice
LBPhiladelphia Eagles
Triceps
November 7, 2025
Smith (triceps) was a full participant in Friday's practice.
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Returns to practice with full session
LBPhiladelphia Eagles
Triceps
November 6, 2025
Smith (triceps) was a full practice participant Thursday.
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To miss several weeks
LBPhiladelphia Eagles
September 24, 2025
Smith suffered a strained triceps in a Week 3 win over the Rams and was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Adam Schefter and Tim McManus of ESPN report.
ANALYSIS
The earliest Smith will be eligible to return is for a Week 10 Monday night matchup against the Packers. The third-year linebacker, who posted 6.5 sacks, 11 total quarterback hits and eight total tackles for loss during the 2024 regular season, had yet to record a sack through three games this season. However, his eight quarterback pressures ranked second on the Eagles behind Jalyx Hunt.
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