Video surfaces of Michigan defensive tackle Mazi Smith displaying his freak athleticism during team drills

There’s a reason why Michigan made the College Football Playoff last season, and one look at their defensive line helps explain things.

Not only did the Wolverines have No. 2 overall draft pick Aidan Hutchinson on the line, but they also had Mazi Smith, who returns in 2022.

Smith, a former four-star recruit, is drawing attention for his freak athleticism. In fact, The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman named Smith his No. 1 freak in college football for the 2022 version of his annual list that was published on Wednesday.

What makes Smith such a freak? He can bench press 325 pounds 22 times; he has a 33-inch vertical leap; and he has a 4.41 shuttle time. Those stats are incredible for someone listed at 6-foot-3 and 337 pounds.

To get a sense for his athleticism, take a look at this video: