Elerson Smith Explained

Elerson Smith
Current Team:Las Vegas Raiders
Number:92
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:17 July 1998
Birth Place:Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lb:252
High School:Minneapolis South
(Minneapolis, Minnesota)
College:Northern Iowa (2016–2020)
Draftyear:2021
Draftround:4
Draftpick:116
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • First-team All-MVFC (2020)
Statleague:NFL
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:11
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:1
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Pfr:S/SmitEl00

Elerson G. Smith (born July 17, 1998) is an American football defensive end[1] for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Northern Iowa and was drafted by the Giants in the fourth round of the 2021 NFL draft.

Early years

Smith was born and grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota and attended Minneapolis South High School.[2] He also lettered in track and field, wrestling and basketball.

College career

Smith redshirted his true freshman season and did not play in any games as a redshirt freshman.[3] He started seeing playing time as a redshirt sophomore and finished the season with 19 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, and a forced fumble.[4] Smith was named first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference and a first-team FCS All-American by the AFCA after recording 63 total tackles, 14 sacks, 21.5 tackles for loss and five forced fumbles.[5] Smith was named the Preseason Defensive Player of the Year before announcing that he would forgo his redshirt senior season, which was to be played in the spring due to Covid-19, and prepare for the 2021 NFL draft.[6] Smith played in the 2021 Senior Bowl.[7]

Professional career

New York Giants

Smith was selected in the fourth round with the 116th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.[8] Smith signed his four-year rookie contract with the Giants on May 25, 2021.[9] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2021 to start the season.[10] On November 6, 2021, Smith was activated from injured reserve.[11] On January 5, 2022, Smith was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury.[12]

On August 31, 2022, Smith was placed on injured reserve.[13] He was activated from injured reserve on October 29.[14] He was placed back on injured reserve on December 16.

On July 25, 2023, Smith was waived by the Giants.[15]

New York Jets

On October 11, 2023, Smith was signed to the practice squad of the New York Jets .[16] He was released on November 1.[17]

Las Vegas Raiders

On November 22, 2023, Smith was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.[18] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[19]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Elerson Smith . Raiders.com.
  2. Web site: Nelson . Jim . June 11, 2020 . George Floyd death hits UNI's Elerson G. Smith hard . March 5, 2021 . Sioux City Journal.
  3. Web site: Elerson Smith finds his place on UNI's deep defensive line. Cole. Blair. The Gazette. November 23, 2018. March 5, 2021.
  4. Web site: Northern Iowa's defense like a brotherhood. Sioux City Journal. September 25, 2019. March 5, 2021.
  5. Web site: Northern Iowa EDGE Elerson Smith declares for 2021 NFL Draft. 14 October 2020. March 5, 2021.
  6. Web site: UNI's Smith accepts invitation to Senior Bowl. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier. November 13, 2020. March 5, 2021.
  7. Web site: UNI's Elerson Smith, Spencer Brown making impression at Senior Bowl. The Gazette. January 28, 2021. March 5, 2021.
  8. Web site: Giants draft Northern Iowa LB Elerson Smith in Rd 4. Giants.com. May 1, 2021.
  9. Web site: NFL Draft Signings: 5/25/21.
  10. Web site: Giants establish practice squad amid roster moves. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. September 1, 2021.
  11. Web site: LB Trent Harris, WR Pharoh Cooper elevated from practice squad; LB Elerson Smith activated. Elsen, Michael. Giants.com. November 6, 2021.
  12. Web site: 4 Giants activated off COVID list; Elerson Smith to IR. Elsen, Michael. Giants.com. January 5, 2021.
  13. Web site: Giants place Shane Lemieux, two others on IR. Fennelly, John. Giantswire.com. August 31, 2022.
  14. Web site: Elerson Smith activated, Ben Bredeson to IR among roster moves. Cltak, Matt. Giants.com. October 29, 2022.
  15. Web site: Giants sign OLB Tashawn Bower, waive OLB Elerson Smith (injured), DB Trenton Thompson. Salomone, Dan. Giants.com. July 25, 2023.
  16. Web site: Jets Sign WR Irvin Charles to Active Roster, Place Alijah Vera-Tucker on IR. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. October 11, 2023.
  17. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . Jets Sign OL Chris Glaser to Active Roster . NewYorkJets.com . 2 November 2023.
  18. Web site: Ulrich . Logan . Raiders Sign DE Elerson Smith To PS, Waive LB Jaylon Smith . NFL Trade Rumors . 22 November 2023.
  19. Web site: Raiders announce 15 Reserve/Future signings. Raiders.com. January 8, 2024.