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Jaylen Smith (American football)

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American football player (born 1997) This article is about the tight end. Not to be confused with linebacker Jaylon Smith.

American football player
Jaylen Smith
Personal information
Born: (1997-08-01) August 1, 1997 (age 27)
Pascagoula, Mississippi, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Pascagoula (MS)
College:Louisville
Position:Tight end
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jaylen Smith (born August 1, 1997) is an American football tight end. He played college football at Louisville.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(1.89 m) 		219 lb
(99 kg) 		33+7⁄8 in
(0.86 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.47 s 4.48 s 7.55 s 34.5 in
(0.88 m)		 10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)		 14 reps
All values from NFL Combine

Baltimore Ravens

Smith was not selected in the 2019 NFL draft and was picked up as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens. He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.

Seattle Seahawks

On December 31, 2019, Smith was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad. His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 20, 2020.

In October 2019, Smith was selected by the DC Defenders in the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft.

Toronto Argonauts

Smith signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL on June 18, 2021. On July 27, 2021, Smith was cut by the Argonauts.

New England Patriots

On January 10, 2022, Smith was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.

St. Louis BattleHawks

On November 17, 2022, Smith was drafted by the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL. He was placed on the Reserve List after signing with the Seahawks Practice Squad, but was activated off the list shortly after being released.

Seattle Seahawks

On December 15, 2022, Smith was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad, but was released two days later.

Orlando Guardians

Smith was claimed off waivers by the Orlando Guardians of the XFL on March 1, 2023, after being released by the BattleHawks. The Guardians folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).

References

  1. "Jaylen Smith Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 22, 2021.
  2. Brown, Clifton (May 3, 2019). "WR Jaylen Smith Among 17 Undrafted Free Agents Ravens Have Signed". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  3. Brown, Clifton (August 30, 2019). "Michael Floyd, Shane Ray Among Ravens' Friday Roster Cuts". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  4. Boyle, John (December 31, 2019). "Seahawks Place Ethan Pocic On Injured Reserve, Promote Kyle Fuller From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  5. @HBalzer721 (January 21, 2020). "Seahawks practice-squad contracts expired Monday: WR Brendan Langley; G Reggie McKenzie; TE Wes Saxton; WR Jaylen Smith" (Tweet). Retrieved January 21, 2020 – via Twitter.
  6. Talbot, Damond (October 16, 2019). "XFL Draft Phase 5: The Final Rounds of the Draft, Find out who was selected". NFL Draft Diamonds. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  7. Toronto Argonauts (June 18, 2021). "Added another weapon Welcome to the 6ix, @JaylenSmith_12" (Tweet). Retrieved June 21, 2021 – via Twitter.
  8. "Argos Transactions - July 27, 2021". July 27, 2021.
  9. "Patriots Sign Two Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. January 10, 2022.
  10. "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
  11. "NFL Player Stats - Jaylen Smith - Seattle Seahawks | NBC Sports Boston". April 4, 2023. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 4, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. Spotrac.com. "Jaylen Smith". Spotrac.com. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
  13. "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  14. Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.

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