Jacques Smith Explained
Jacques Smith (born December 31, 1991) is an American football defensive end and linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at the University of Tennessee from 2010 to 2013, was a member of the Atlanta Falcons' practice squad in 2014.
Early years
Smith was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee and grew up in Ooltewah, Tennessee.[1] He attended Ooltewah High School and was ranked as the No. 6 weakside defensive end by Rivals.com and the No. 1 prospect in the State of Tennessee by some publications,[2] [3] [4] including the Knoxville News Sentinel[5] He was selected by USA Today as a first-team player on its All-USA high school football team.
College career
Jacques Smith played for the Volunteers 2010–2013.[6] Smith achieved Freshman-All SEC honors.[7] In the 2013 season, he had a 18-yard interception return for a touchdown against Auburn.[8]
Professional career
Smith was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in May 2014,[9] [10] [11] [12] He played for the Falcons' practice squad during the 2014 NFL season.[13] On May 1, 2015, Smith was waived by the Falcons.[14]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Rucker . Wes . April 1, 2012 . Smith happy to know 'Jack' . March 2, 2024 . 247Sports . en.
- Web site: January 17, 2010 . Ooltewah's Jacques Smith Re-Commits to Tennessee . March 2, 2024 . Local3News.com . en.
- Web site: Jacques Smith, 2010 Weakside Defensive End, Tennessee . March 2, 2024 . Rivals.com . en-US.
- Web site: Shearer . John . November 29, 2013 . The Career Of UT's Jacques Smith . March 2, 2024 . The Chattanoogan.
- Web site: November 5, 2009 . UT commitment Jacques Smith suspended after hitting teammate in face . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150928034637/http://www.knoxnews.com/govolsxtra/football/jacques-smith-may-not-play-playoff-opener-ooltewah . September 28, 2015 . Knoxville News Sentinel.
- Web site: Jacques Smith – Football . March 2, 2024 . University of Tennessee Athletics . en.
- Web site: December 9, 2010 . Jacques Smith named to SEC All-Freshman team . March 2, 2024 . Local3News.com . en.
- Web site: Auburn at Tennessee Box Score, November 9, 2013 . March 2, 2024 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
- Web site: Hargis . Stephen . May 11, 2014 . Falcons sign former Ooltewah Owl, UT Vol Jacques Smith . March 2, 2024 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
- Web site: McClure . Vaughn . August 28, 2014 . Rookie Jacques Smith fined after ejection . March 2, 2024 . ESPN.com.
- Web site: McClure . Vaughn . August 30, 2014 . Falcons waive rookie OLB Jacques Smith . March 2, 2024 . ESPN.com.
- Web site: August 30, 2014 . Former Ooltewah, UT player Jacques Smith released by Falcons . March 2, 2024 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
- Web site: Wiedmer . Mark . October 20, 2014 . Falcons should promote Jacques Smith . March 2, 2024 . Chattanooga Times Free Press.
- Web site: Falcons Make Roster Moves During Draft . Adams . Jay . May 1, 2015 . AtlantaFalcons.com . October 6, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923175925/http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Make-Roster-Moves-During-Draft/ddcb793b-c71d-4310-8da7-cb87350e355a . September 23, 2015 . dead .