Who is the better NFL Draft prospect, C.J. Fite or James Smith?

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What stats are used to compare C.J. Fite and James Smith?

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C.J. Fite vs James Smith — NFL Draft Comparison

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C.J. Fite vs James Smith — NFL Draft Comparison · Fanspeak

C.J. Fite

Arizona State Sun Devils

DT · #99

James Smith

Ohio State Buckeyes

DT · #3

2025 college season

2025 college season: C.J. Fite versus James Smith
C.J. Fite	Statistic	James Smith
Leading value: 29	Tackles	26
1.0	Sacks	2.5 (leading value)
6.5	Tackles for Loss	6.5
Leading value: 2	Passes Defended	1

Measurements

Measurements: C.J. Fite versus James Smith
C.J. Fite	Statistic	James Smith
6-2	Height	6-3
310 lb	Weight	306 lb

2027 draft projection

2027 draft projection: C.J. Fite versus James Smith
C.J. Fite	Statistic	James Smith
Leading value: #140	Fanspeak rank	#164
Leading value: DT 12	Position rank	DT 13
Leading value: 162.7	Average pick	180.2
1,449	Times drafted	1,817 (leading value)
Leading value: 55	Hype Score	52
281x	Most drafted to	311x

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C.J. Fite

Dean Kindig

1 solo, 1 assist vs NAU, scouted; 0 solo 1 asst vs Texas Tech, scouted.

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James Smith

Dean 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.

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