Jeff Smith (wide receiver, born 1997)

Receptions:	34
Receiving yards:	426

Jeff Smith
Personal information
Born:	April 21, 1997 (age 27); St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:	Clearwater Central Catholic; (Clearwater, Florida)
College:	Boston College
Position:	Wide receiver
Undrafted:	2019
Career history
	New York Jets (2019–2022); New York Giants (2023); Arizona Cardinals (2023–2024);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:
Receptions:	34
Receiving yards:	426
	Player stats at PFR

Jeffrey Alan Smith II (born April 21, 1997) is an American professional football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football for the Boston College Eagles.

Early years

Smith grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida and attended Clearwater Central Catholic High School, where he played high school football. He was the Marauders starting quarterback. As a senior, he passed for 2,165 yards, rushed for 1,236 yards, and accounted for 34 total touchdowns.^[1]

College career

Smith was a member of the Boston College Eagles for four seasons from 2015 to 2018. As a true freshman, he started the final three games of the season at quarterback following an injury to starter Darius Wade. He completed 27 of 82 passes for 253 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions while rushing for 454 yards and 6 touchdowns in five total games played. He moved to wide receiver before his sophomore year and finished the season with 27 receptions for 395 yards and 3 touchdowns while also rushing for 199 yards and a touchdown.^[2] As a junior, Smith caught 25 passes for 296 yards while rushing for 107 yards and a touchdown and also throwing for two touchdowns on trick plays.^[3] Smith had 20 catches for 387 yards and six touchdowns, rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown, and passed for 67 yards and a touchdown in his senior season. He finished his collegiate career with 73 receptions for 1,116 yards and 10 touchdowns, 906 rushing yards and nine touchdowns on 143 carries, and completed 34 passes for 404 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions.^[4]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	191 lb (87 kg)	31+1⁄2 in (0.80 m)	9 in (0.23 m)	4.34 s	1.52 s	2.50 s	4.06 s	6.87 s	36.5 in (0.93 m)	10 ft 7 in (3.23 m)	15 reps
All values from Pro Day^[5]^[6]

New York Jets

Smith signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2019.^[7] He was cut at the end of training camp during final roster cuts, but was re-signed by the Jets to their practice squad on September 1, 2019.^[8] The Jets promoted Smith to the Jets active roster on December 9, 2019.^[9] Smith made his NFL debut on December 12, 2019 against the Baltimore Ravens, catching one pass for 12 yards.^[10] He was placed on injured reserve on December 17, 2019.^[11]

On September 7, 2020, Smith was placed on injured reserve.^[12] He was activated on October 1, 2020 prior to Week 4.^[13]

Smith signed an exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Jets on April 19, 2021.^[14]

In 2022, Smith played in 11 games and caught eight passes for 134 yards. On December 31, 2022, Smith was placed on season–ending injured reserve with a knee injury.^[15]

New York Giants

On March 17, 2023, Smith signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants.^[16] He was waived/injured on August 4, 2023,^[17] and placed on injured reserve. He was released with an injury settlement on August 11, 2023.^[18]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 20, 2023, Smith was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.^[19] On November 2, Smith was released with an injury settlement.^[20] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 11.^[21] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.^[22] He was waived on August 13.^[23]

References

^ Chiang, Anthony (November 25, 2014). "PBgametime mailbag: Area team with best chance to advance, biggest takeaway from season, favorite Thanksgiving dish?". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
^ "Jets 2019 UDFA Jeff Smith WR Boston College". GangGreenNation.com. SB Nation. May 19, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
^ Sullivan, Michael (May 14, 2018). "Eagle 18 for 18: No. 9, Jeff Smith". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
^ Kruse, Zach (April 1, 2019). "Packers to host pre-draft visit with Boston College WR Jeff Smith". Packers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
^ "2019 Draft Scout Jeff Smith, Boston College NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
^ "Jeff Smith 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
^ Brown, A.J. (April 27, 2019). "Undrafted Free Agent Roundup: Where Did The Other Eagles End Up?". BCInterruption.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
^ Stypulkoski, Matt (September 2, 2019). "Jets practice squad: 8 players added to 11-man roster - Luke Falk, Kyron Brown, more". NJ.com. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
^ Talarico, Anthony (December 10, 2019). "Jets add WR Jeff Smith after sending CB Kyron Brown to IR". Jets Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 12, 2019.
^ "Jets' Jeff Smith: Injures ankle Thursday". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. December 13, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
^ Greenberg, Ethan (December 17, 2019). "Jets Place OT Chuma Edoga, WR Jeff Smith on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
^ Greenberg, Ethan (September 7, 2020). "Jets Sign 4 Players, Place 5 on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.
^ Greenberg, Ethan (October 1, 2020). "Jets Activate WR Jeff Smith from IR; Sign CB Javelin Guidry". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.
^ "2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – April". NFL.com. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
^ Riccette, Billy (December 31, 2022). "Jets elevate Chris Streveler, activate Cedric Ogbuehi, place sheff Smith on IR". Jets Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
^ Eisen, Michael (March 17, 2023). "New signings look to take Giants to next level". Giants.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
^ Salomone, Dan (August 4, 2023). "Giants sign NT Donovan Jeter; WR Jeff Smith waived/injured". Giants.com. Retrieved August 5, 2023.
^ Comeaux, Jonathan (August 11, 2023). "Giants Cut WR Jeff Smith With Injury Settlement". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
^ Olson, Kellan (September 20, 2023). "Arizona Cardinals sign WR Jeff Smith to practice squad". Arizona Sports. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
^ "Jeff Smith: Let go by Arizona". CBSSports.com. November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
^ Drake, Tyler (December 11, 2023). "Arizona Cardinals re-sign WR Jeff Smith to practice squad". Arizona Sports. Retrieved December 12, 2023.
^ Urban, Darren (January 8, 2024). "Cardinals Sign Eight Players To 'Futures' Deals". AZCardinals.com.
^ Gershman, Zach (August 13, 2024). "Cardinals Come To Terms With Two Offensive Additions". AZCardinals.com.

External links

Career statistics and player information from Yahoo! Sports
Boston College Eagles bio

[1] Chiang, Anthony (November 25, 2014). "PBgametime mailbag: Area team with best chance to advance, biggest takeaway from season, favorite Thanksgiving dish?". Palm Beach Post. Retrieved December 13, 2019.

[2] "Jets 2019 UDFA Jeff Smith WR Boston College". GangGreenNation.com. SB Nation. May 19, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2019.

[3] Sullivan, Michael (May 14, 2018). "Eagle 18 for 18: No. 9, Jeff Smith". Rivals.com. Retrieved December 13, 2019.

[4] Kruse, Zach (April 1, 2019). "Packers to host pre-draft visit with Boston College WR Jeff Smith". Packers Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 13, 2019.

[5] "2019 Draft Scout Jeff Smith, Boston College NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.

[6] "Jeff Smith 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Archived from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

[7] Brown, A.J. (April 27, 2019). "Undrafted Free Agent Roundup: Where Did The Other Eagles End Up?". BCInterruption.com. SB Nation. Retrieved December 12, 2019.

[8] Stypulkoski, Matt (September 2, 2019). "Jets practice squad: 8 players added to 11-man roster - Luke Falk, Kyron Brown, more". NJ.com. Retrieved December 12, 2019.

[9] Talarico, Anthony (December 10, 2019). "Jets add WR Jeff Smith after sending CB Kyron Brown to IR". Jets Wire. USA Today. Retrieved December 12, 2019.

[10] "Jets' Jeff Smith: Injures ankle Thursday". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. December 13, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2019.

[11] Greenberg, Ethan (December 17, 2019). "Jets Place OT Chuma Edoga, WR Jeff Smith on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.

[45Jets-12] Greenberg, Ethan (September 7, 2020). "Jets Sign 4 Players, Place 5 on Injured Reserve". NewYorkJets.com.

[13] Greenberg, Ethan (October 1, 2020). "Jets Activate WR Jeff Smith from IR; Sign CB Javelin Guidry". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on October 4, 2020. Retrieved October 2, 2020.

[14] "2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – April". NFL.com. Retrieved April 19, 2021.

[15] Riccette, Billy (December 31, 2022). "Jets elevate Chris Streveler, activate Cedric Ogbuehi, place sheff Smith on IR". Jets Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 7, 2023.

[campbell-16] Eisen, Michael (March 17, 2023). "New signings look to take Giants to next level". Giants.com. Retrieved March 17, 2023.

[17] Salomone, Dan (August 4, 2023). "Giants sign NT Donovan Jeter; WR Jeff Smith waived/injured". Giants.com. Retrieved August 5, 2023.

[18] Comeaux, Jonathan (August 11, 2023). "Giants Cut WR Jeff Smith With Injury Settlement". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved August 14, 2023.

[19] Olson, Kellan (September 20, 2023). "Arizona Cardinals sign WR Jeff Smith to practice squad". Arizona Sports. Retrieved November 3, 2023.

[20] "Jeff Smith: Let go by Arizona". CBSSports.com. November 2, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.

[21] Drake, Tyler (December 11, 2023). "Arizona Cardinals re-sign WR Jeff Smith to practice squad". Arizona Sports. Retrieved December 12, 2023.

[22] Urban, Darren (January 8, 2024). "Cardinals Sign Eight Players To 'Futures' Deals". AZCardinals.com.

[23] Gershman, Zach (August 13, 2024). "Cardinals Come To Terms With Two Offensive Additions". AZCardinals.com.

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Jeff Smith (wide receiver, born 1997)

Early years

College career

Professional career

New York Jets

New York Giants

Arizona Cardinals

References

External links

This information is adapted from Wikipedia which is publicly available.

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