Jaguars pick LSU DT Maason Smith in 2nd round of 2024 NFL draft
Maason Smith is teaming with Brian Thomas Jr. in Jacksonville.
The Jaguars selected the former LSU defensive tackle in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft with the 48th pick, reuniting him with his former college teammate, whom the Jags drafted with the 23rd pick.
Smith’s decision to declare for the draft after his redshirt sophomore season came as a surprise. He missed nearly the entire 2022 season after tearing his ACL in the season opener, and his production suffered when he returned in 2023.
A former five-star recruit, he has a high-upside as a second-round pick although he will be a project. He’ll join a loaded Jacksonville defensive line that also possesses Josh Allen, Arik Armstead and 2022 first-overall pick Travon Walker.
Maason Smith has been selected No. 48 overall by the @Jaguars pic.twitter.com/mO0KwmBy5E
— LSU Football (@LSUfootball) April 27, 2024
A bricklayer from The Boot!
We have selected LSU DT Maason Smith with the 48th overall pick.@Dream_Finders | #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/VuStMESLmz
— Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) April 27, 2024
Smith finished his LSU career having appeared in 22 games, including 17 starts. He totaled 47 tackles (9.5 for loss), 6.5 sacks and a pair of pass breakups.
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