Washington Redskins' Preston Smith earned a career-high 76.9 overall grade in 2018, logging 53 total pressures and 27 defensive stops on the process. He also earned a 73.2 run-defense grade and 68.4 pass-rush grade this past year, as well.
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Smith has recorded at least 34 total pressures in all four years of his career, but he's yet to flash top-end play. His 2018 season was good, not great, but if he can add to it and take the next step in 2019, he could be well worth the investment.
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