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2027 NFL Draft
Markis Deal vs James Smith
TCU Horned Frogs
DT · #95
Ohio State Buckeyes
DT · #3| Markis Deal | Statistic | James Smith |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tackles | 26 |
| 1.0 | Sacks | 2.5 (leading value) |
| 2.0 | Tackles for Loss | 6.5 (leading value) |
| Leading value: 2 | Passes Defended | 1 |
| Markis Deal | Statistic | James Smith |
|---|---|---|
| 6-5 | Height | 6-3 |
| 320 lb | Weight | 306 lb |
| Markis Deal | Statistic | James Smith |
|---|---|---|
| #300 | Fanspeak rank | #164 (leading value) |
| DT 21 | Position rank | DT 13 (leading value) |
| 233.8 | Average pick | 180.2 (leading value) |
| 247 | Times drafted | 1,818 (leading value) |
| 29 | Hype Score | 52 (leading value) |
 48x | Most drafted to | 311x |
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✓ Leading recorded value · — Unavailable
fanspeak.comScout. Compare. Draft.Dean Kindig
: As a 6-foot-5, 325-pound force in the middle, Deal played a vital role in plugging up gaps and limiting North Carolina's ground game. His presence allowed TCU's edge rushers and linebackers to roam freely. Deal's highly effective interior run-defense execution earned him an above-average 66.4 PFF defensive grade. AT TCU 2025, SOPHOMORE (13/13): Played and started every game at defensive tackle. Had 26 tackles along with two TFLs and a sack. Eclipsed three tackles four different times.
Full player profileDean Kindig
Missed first half of 2025 scouted game vs FSU due to ejection for targeting, but ended up with 2 solos in the loss. Smith's a powerful defensive lineman with impressive size and speed. A five-star recruit by ESPN.com and On3 along with earning the same rating on the 247Composite and On3 Consensus. The top defensive line prospect and No. 1 player in Alabama while also being tabbed the No. 8 recruit overall by On3. Rivals.com's No. 18 prospect nationally, the No. 2 defensive lineman and top player from the state. No. 11 on the ESPN300 and the No. 2 defensive tackle by the site.
Full player profileMarkis Deal and James Smith are compared using 2027 Fanspeak Consensus rankings, 2025 college production from their player profiles, On The Clock draft activity, and creator scouting reports.
Lower consensus ranks and average picks indicate earlier draft projections. Missing values remain unavailable. Measurements and cross-position production are shown without winner labels. Change either player to open another shareable matchup.
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