Comparing Alex Smith and Jimmy Graham Head to Head

The career statistics tell a clear story in this TE comparison. Jimmy Graham holds the advantage in 6 of 6 key categories, with Rec Touchdowns representing the most decisive gap — a 584.6% difference that separates these two NFL players. This is not a close debate on the numbers.

Jimmy Graham's Rec Touchdowns of 89 compared to Alex Smith's 13 represents a 584.6% advantage — dramatically better than their counterpart in this critical category. Alex Smith falls 62.9% below the career average of 35 in this category while Jimmy Graham exceeds it. It is the single most decisive number in this comparison and the clearest statistical argument for Jimmy Graham's edge.

The most competitive category in this matchup is Yards Per Reception, where Alex Smith posts 9.0 against Jimmy Graham's 11.9 — a gap of just 32.2%. Alex Smith can point to this as evidence that the overall comparison is closer than the final 6-0 tally suggests. In any debate, Yards Per Reception is the statistical ammunition for the Alex Smith side.

The tight end position demands a rare combination of size, athleticism and football IQ. Career receiving production at tight end reflects the ability to dominate as a mismatch weapon, red zone threat and reliable safety valve.

Jimmy Graham wins this head to head comparison decisively — 6 categories to 0. The 584.6% gap in Rec Touchdowns alone makes a compelling case, but the consistency across multiple categories confirms Jimmy Graham's statistical superiority in this NFL career comparison.