Albert Smith III brings edge depth and pass-rush upside to Arizona State
Albert Smith III is a young Arizona State edge defender whose value comes from developmental upside rather than big-box score production: in the 2025 season, he was credited with 3 tackles and 1.0 sack, and he also showed up on Arizona State availability reports as unavailable at points during the year, which matters when evaluating durability and week-to-week impact[3][8][13]. At 6-foot-1 and about 185 pounds in listed team/rating data, he profiles as a lighter, speed-based defender with room to grow into a more complete DE/edge role, making him a worthwhile fit for a staff that wants length, burst, and patience over instant plug-and-play polish[2][4][11].
