Duke’s Ryan Smith brings toughness, disruption, and proven production off the edge
Ryan Smith is a high-motor, physical Duke defender who has been a steady contributor across five seasons, piling up 70 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks, and four forced fumbles in 56 career games, with a 2024 line of 22 tackles, 7.5 TFL, and 4.0 sacks.[9] He stands out for his versatility, disruptive backfield presence, and “Duke Tough Award” profile, suggesting a player coaches trust for effort and reliability rather than just flash.[9] If you want a rugged, assignment-sound edge presence who can finish plays and create turnovers, he fits the bill.[9]
