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Mazi Smith

Mazi Smith

#58, DT,
Dallas Cowboys
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Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 3"/337 lbs
Born:
College: Michigan
Draft: 2023 1st round (26th pick) by the
Dallas Cowboys
  • Cowboys Country

    Cowboys' Mike McCarthy dismisses question about Mazi Smith's weight

    The mystery surrounding Mazi Smith's weight has been widely discussed this offseason, after reports that the 2023 first-rounder lost approximately 30 pounds. Smith saw only 304 defensive snaps during his rookie season, and struggled to get off of blocks after his unexplained weight loss. The former Michigan star was drafted to play one-technique in the Cowboys' defense, but his weight loss left him overmatched in his one-on-one assignments. Smith entered the league around 330 pounds but reportedly saw that number drop to the upper 290s by the time the season rolled around.

  • Zimmer tells 'ideal' plan for Mazi Smith, run defense

    Whilst that was clearly Dan Quinn's plan, it simply will not do for what Zimmer has on the agenda — a coordinator that famously relies heavily on dominant play from both his linebackers and his defensive tackles. It's what Smith did at Michigan, and it's what Zimmer wants him doing for the Cowboys. "We're gonna probably play blocks a little bit more, and try not to get reached so linebackers know where they're supposed to fit — so forth and so on," he said of Smith. Smith underwent shoulder surgery this offseason that's forced him into injury rehab, but the good news is he's not only on the mend, but he's also already gained weight toward what he and Zimmer have identified as the "ideal weight"; though Zimmer stopped short of revealing what that number is.

  • Cowboys Country

    Cowboy Roundup: Best possible Thanksgiving matchups, Mazi Smith's struggles, & more

    The day that NFL fans have been waiting for since draft night is finally here. Today is schedule release day, breaking up the lull of the NFL offseason before OTAs and training camp get underway. While we navigate through the day and wait for the official schedule release, which will take place at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN and the NFL Network, let's check out some of the headlines from Cowboys Nation. CeeDee Lamb is away from voluntary workouts while he waits for a lucrative contract extension, but that doesn't mean he isn't putting in hard work on the field to prepare for the upcoming season.