Nolan Smith Jr. has evolved into an elite defensive weapon for Eagles

When the Eagles drafted edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr., they envisioned his speed, explosiveness, and relentless motor wreaking havoc off the edge. Now working into year three, Smith has not only delivered on that promise but also expanded his game into one of the most versatile toolkits in Philadelphia’s defense.

Under new defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, Smith’s role has evolved -- and the results are paying off.

How Smith has evolved from developmental player to potential star on Eagles' defense