Here are five things to know about Tim Smith, one of the Indianapolis Colts’ two 2025 sixth-round selections.

In the sixth round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Alabama defensive tackle Tim Smith.

This addition provides the Colts with a needed boost at the defensive tackle position behind DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart.

Here are five things to know about Smith, one of the Colts’ two 2025 sixth-round selections:

Smith adds another run-stuffing presence

As a rotational member along the Alabama defensive front, Smith was at his best against the run. Over his final two seasons, he was an exceptionally reliable tackler, and in 2024, he graded out quite well against the run by PFF’s metrics.

Smith’s impact isn’t always going to show up on the stat sheet, but when a player of his position is operating at a high level, which includes generating steady push, eating up space, and occupying blockers, every other defender on the field benefits.

Smith can potentially step into a rotational role right away with the Colts’ defensive line, providing depth behind Stewart, specifically during more obvious running downs and situations. The run defense unit behind Stewart and Buckner at the defensive tackle position is an area where the Colts must improve this season.

Smith brings more versatility to the defensive front

The ability to move defenders around the defensive front depending on the matchup and what the situation dictates is an important element of Lou Anarumo’s overall scheme. The addition of Smith to the defensive tackle room enhances that coveted versatility up front.

Throughout his career, the bulk of Smith’s snaps came lined up in the B-gap, but Alabama also used him in the A-gap and lined him up at defensive end at times as well.

When there is versatility within a specific position group, it allows the play-caller to throw a variety of looks at opposing offenses, keeping them off-balanced, guessing, and helping to create more favorable matchups.

What makes Smith’s skill set unique?

Following Day 3 of the NFL draft, a few of the Colts’ area scouts met with the media to discuss the team’s selections and what they saw from these prospects during the pre-draft process. During these conversations, Colts’ assistant director of college scouting, Jamie Moore, highlighted what makes Smith “unique.”

“I think what’s unique about him is his ability to play blocks,” said assistant director of college scouting Jamie Moore via the Indy Star. “It’s something that (defensive coordinator) Lou (Anarumo) talked about when he got here, explaining how this defense is going to operate up front.”

Moore would go on to say, “Lou likes versatility. Tim has very heavy hands. He’s got knockback. If anybody has ever studied a Nick Saban defense, you understand that you better know how to play with your hands. He can play square to the line of scrimmage, he’s a really good run defender.”

What do the draft analysts have to say about Smith?

Lance Zierlein, NFL.com: “Hard hat defensive tackle who is much more of a plugger than a playmaker. Smith has average size and traits, but he thumps blockers with accurate strikes and anchors down to clog lanes. He can set a firm edge or control the block as a two-gapper but a lack of length could catch up with him as a pro. He has enough power to get into the pocket on occasion, but he might need scheme help to get home as a rusher. Smith plays with pretty good power and sound technique. He could become a rotational defender in the NFL.”

Dane Brugler, The Athletic: “Overall, Smith’s stat production doesn’t indicate an impactful player, but he consistently flashes on tape with the traits and assignment-sound mentality that suggest he can be a role player in the NFL.”

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