Avery Smith brings sticky coverage, ball production, and reliable run support
Avery Smith is a compact, physical Toledo corner whose 2025 season showed real playmaking value: he posted a 69.5 overall PFF grade, 9 pass breakups, 1 interception, 37 solo tackles, and held opponents to a 59.9 passer rating when targeted. He also entered the season on major award watch lists, which lines up with the tape-driven view that he’s a competitive, assignment-sound defender who can play with urgency in coverage and isn’t shy about tackling. For a team, he looks like a fit if you want a disciplined outside corner with toughness and instincts more than pure length. [1][6][8][9][10]
