Jaguars inside linebackers coach Matt House has a special insight into second-round defensive tackle Maason Smith.
Maason Smith came into his sophomore season with high hopes, after being named a Freshman All- SEC Selection and FWAA All-American. Before attending LSU, Rivals named him the nation's top high school defensive line prospect.
In 2023, he bounced back with the best season of his collegiate career. He finished with 28 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks. Although he is encouraged to have returned from his ACL tear, Smith still feels that his best football is ahead of him. Smith will be around some familiar faces in Jacksonville. The Jaguars drafted two of his college teammates, Brian Thomas Jr and Jordan Jefferson. His former defensive coordinator at LSU, Matt House, will be joining the Jaguars staff as a linebackers coach this season.
At the 2024 NFL Combine, Smith measured in at 6 foot 5 and 306 pounds. He ran the 40 yard dash in 5.01 seconds and completed the 20 yard shuttle in 4.69 seconds.
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