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This article is about the tight end. Not to be confused with linebacker Jaylon Smith.

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 who is a free agent. He played college football at Louisville.

Professional career

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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[1]

Baltimore Ravens

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Smith was not selected in the 2019 NFL draft and was picked up as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens.[2] He was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[3]

Seattle Seahawks

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On December 31, 2019, Smith was signed to the Seattle Seahawks practice squad.[4] His practice squad contract with the team expired on January 20, 2020.[5]

In October 2019, Smith was selected by the DC Defenders in the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft.[6]

Toronto Argonauts

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Smith signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL on June 18, 2021.[7] On July 27, 2021, Smith was cut by the Argonauts.[8]

New England Patriots

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On January 10, 2022, Smith was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[9]

St. Louis BattleHawks

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On November 17, 2022, Smith was drafted by the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL.[10] 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

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On December 15, 2022, Smith was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad, but was released two days later.[11][12]

Orlando Guardians

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Smith was claimed off waivers by the Orlando Guardians of the XFL on March 1, 2023, after being released by the BattleHawks.[13] The Guardians folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[14]

References

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  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 [@TorontoArgos] (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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