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Mazi Smith Draft Profile: What Michigan’s DL freak can bring to an NFL team

Former Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith appeared in 35 games during his collegiate career.

28 starts, 88 tackles (39 solo), a consensus first-team All-Big Ten selection in 2022 — Smith became one of Michigan’s most important players on defense the past two seasons.

Here’s a scouting report of Smith, who will be selected in the early rounds of the 2023 NFL Draft.

The Basics

  • Age: 21
  • Height: 6-3
  • Weight: 323
  • Bench Press: 34

Pros

  • Posted the best bench press total among all players at the combine — 34 reps of 225 pounds
  • Was named the No.