Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Braden Smith
Texans· #71

BradenSmith

Offensive Tackle

  • 6'6"
  • 312 lbs
  • Age 30
1
Games
29
Career GP
9
Seasons
37
Overall Pick
2026 SeasonThrough 1 game

Player Info

Position
Offensive Tackle
Height
6'6"
Weight
312 lbs
Age
30
Born
March 25, 1996 · Olathe, KS
College
Auburn
Experience
9th Season

Contract Details

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$20MTotal Value
2YearsDuration
$10MAvg. Annual
2026 – 2027Contract Years
$11.5M2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2018Draft Year
Round 2Round
Pick 37Overall
AuburnCollegeINDDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
1Games
29Career GP
9Seasons
37Overall Pick
—Tackles
—Fumbles Rec
—Rec
—Total TD

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklFRRecTD
20181510——
Total2910——

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Smith has missed the first five games of the season because of a foot injury he suffered during a practice back in August, but he's now in line to return to action in Week 6. He projects to start at right tackle against the Jaguars in London.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklFRRecYdsTD
No box-score line in his 1 game this season

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Injury Status

QuestionableAnkle

questionable