Gary Smith III

Gary Smith III projects as an undrafted free agent with developmental upside as a rotational defensive lineman in a 4-3 front. His composite grade of 51/99 reflects a player who shows inconsistent production and limited athletic testing results that raise questions about his ability to compete at the NFL level. Teams targeting him will be banking on scheme fit in a specific defensive system and potential for modest growth with professional coaching rather than immediate impact.

His measurables likely tested below the positional threshold for NFL edge work, and the UCLA competition level leaves questions about translational ability against Power Five offensive lines. The significant gap between his film study and composite grade suggests plateau concerns—he may lack the athletic foundation or learning capacity to develop into more than a depth piece.