Is Aldon Smith Better Than Ezekiel Ansah? NFL Stats Decide
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Aldon Smith vs Ezekiel Ansah. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Ezekiel Ansah takes 3 categories while Aldon Smith claims 2, making this one of the closer head to head comparisons at the DE position. Every statistical category matters in a matchup this tight.
Aldon Smith's Pass Deflections of 10 compared to Ezekiel Ansah's 4 represents a 150% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Aldon Smith's edge.
The most competitive category in this matchup is Tackles, where Aldon Smith posts 228 against Ezekiel Ansah's 236 — a gap of just 3.5%. Aldon Smith can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 3-2 tally suggests. In any debate, Tackles is the statistical ammunition for the Aldon Smith side.
Defensive impact in the NFL is notoriously difficult to quantify. Sacks and tackles capture individual production, but disruption, coverage grades and run-stopping ability paint the complete picture of defensive excellence.
The verdict favors Ezekiel Ansah — 3 categories to 2 — but Aldon Smith makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Aldon Smith has real statistical ammunition particularly in Tackles where the gap narrows to just 3.5%. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Aldon Smith or Ezekiel Ansah?
Ezekiel Ansah holds the statistical edge, winning 3 of 5 categories in this career comparison. Ezekiel Ansah's Pass Deflections of 10 versus Aldon Smith's 4 is the most decisive factor — a 150% difference.
How do Aldon Smith and Ezekiel Ansah compare in Pass Deflections?
Aldon Smith career Pass Deflections: 10. Ezekiel Ansah career Pass Deflections: 4. Aldon Smith leads by 150% — dramatically ahead in this key DE metric.
Who had the better overall career, Aldon Smith or Ezekiel Ansah?
Based on career statistics, Ezekiel Ansah edges Aldon Smith 3-2 across key categories. Ezekiel Ansah's Pass Deflections of 10 leads Aldon Smith's 4 by 150%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
