Za'Darius Smith LE #97 81 OVR
6'4''
Height
275
Weight
33
Age
11 yrs
Exp
Kentucky
College
Star
Dev
15
Trade Value
Drafted: 24th Pick, 4th Round
Trade Worth: 6th Rd Pick
$5.35M
Contract
1
Years
$0.00M
Signing Bonus
$5.35M
Salary
$0.00M
Cap Penalty
1
Years Left
Abilities
Edge Threat Elite
Defenders with this ability use faster, more dominant pass rush moves and apply significant QB pressure while rushing from the edge of the defense.
Mr. Big Stop
Defenders with this ability will start and 3rd or 4th down with at least half of their maximum pass rush points
Out My Way
Defenders with this ability will frequently attempt and win impact blocks against receivers, tight ends, and running backs.
Career Stats
| 2026 Regular Season | Defense | |||||||||||
| WK | GAME | RESULT | Tck | Sck | Int | FF | FRec | Defl | Ctha | Sfty | TD | |
| 12 | CAR @ CIN | 23 - 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | CAR @ TB | 28 - 21 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 14 | BAL @ CAR | 26 - 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 16 | NO @ CAR | 42 - 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Defense Stats | |||||||
| Year | Team | Tackles | Sacks | FF | INT | TD | |
| 2023 | Cleveland Browns | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | Cleveland Browns | 22 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | New England Patriots | 26 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2026 | Carolina Panthers | 20 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |