Minnesota DL Anthony Smith: Big Ten Sack King with Elite Burst
In the 2025 season, Minnesota's Anthony Smith dominated as a junior DL, starting all 13 games with 38 tackles, a Big Ten-leading 12.5 sacks (most for a Gopher since 2000), and 17.5 TFLs, capping it with 6 tackles and 4 TFL in the Rate Bowl win. His rare 6'6", 285-lb frame paired with video-game speed (92 speed/accel in EA CFB 26 ratings) and cheetah-like 4.32 40-yard dash make him a disruptive edge force. Relentless motor, no major injury flags—prime fit for teams needing pass-rush pop and run-stuffing intensity. NFL buzz is real; he's a 2026 draft riser.
