Smith holds the edge, leading in 3 of 5 categories (tackles (career), interceptions (career), passes defended (career)). Nelson answers in sacks (career), forced fumbles (career) — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Nelson · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Smith · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Anthony Nelson
$8.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+13%
Legacy floor100%
Roquan Smith
$13
Climbing
5-yr outlook+23% ▲
Legacy floor100%
RarityRare
Card verdictRoquan Smith is the more valuable card today ($13 vs. $8.0). Roquan Smith carries more projected upside (+23% vs. +13% over five years).