Mazi Smith was drafted No. 26 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2023 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 27 · #26 overall
Mazi Smith Michigan Draft
Mazi Smith was drafted No. 26 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #26
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2023
- NFL games
- 42
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 999th at Michigan
The pick
How Mazi Smith came off the board in 2023.
- Position
- Defensive lineman DL
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 323 lbs
- Hometown
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Pre-draft board
- No. 38 prospect85.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 42
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 999th among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20252 years after the draft
Around pick 26
Who came off the board on either side of Mazi Smith.
Maryland
Utah · 1× Pro Bowl
Oklahoma
Clemson
Michigan in the 2023 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DL picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mazi Smith in the 2023 NFL Draft
Mazi Smith is a Defensive lineman out of Michigan selected No. 26 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft. 42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Mazi Smith drafted?
Mazi Smith was selected No. 26 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2023 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 27). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/mazi-smith.
What college did Mazi Smith play for?
Mazi Smith played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Mazi Smith's NFL career turn out?
42 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2023/mazi-smith.