Comparing Aldon Smith and Richard Alston Head to Head
Few NFL comparisons generate more debate than Aldon Smith vs Richard Alston. The numbers reveal a genuinely competitive matchup — Aldon Smith takes 1 categories while Richard Alston claims 0, 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 Games Played of 75 compared to Richard Alston's 9 represents a 733.3% 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.
Across the full range of career statistics, Richard Alston remains competitive in several categories — a reminder that the overall comparison is closer than the final 1-0 category tally might suggest.
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 Aldon Smith — 1 categories to 0 — but Richard Alston makes this far from a one-sided debate. Anyone building the case for Richard Alston has real statistical ammunition. The numbers have spoken, but the argument will continue.
Who is better, Aldon Smith or Richard Alston?
Aldon Smith holds the statistical edge, winning 1 of 1 categories in this career comparison. Aldon Smith's Games Played of 75 versus Richard Alston's 9 is the most decisive factor — a 733.3% difference.
How do Aldon Smith and Richard Alston compare in Games Played?
Aldon Smith career Games Played: 75. Richard Alston career Games Played: 9. Aldon Smith leads by 733.3% — dramatically ahead in this key DE metric.
Who had the better overall career, Aldon Smith or Richard Alston?
Based on career statistics, Aldon Smith edges Richard Alston 1-0 across key categories. Aldon Smith's Games Played of 75 leads Richard Alston's 9 by 733.3%, providing the clearest statistical evidence of the career advantage.
