Jeff Smith (wide receiver, born 1997) explained

Jeff Smith
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:21 April 1997
Birth Place:St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:195
High School:Clearwater Central Catholic
(Clearwater, Florida)
College:Boston College
Undraftedyear:2019
Pastteams:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:34
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:426
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:SmitJe03

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

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

New York Jets

Smith signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2019.[5] 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.[6] The Jets promoted Smith to the Jets active roster on December 9, 2019.[7] Smith made his NFL debut on December 12, 2019 against the Baltimore Ravens, catching one pass for 12 yards.[8] He was placed on injured reserve on December 17, 2019.[9]

On September 7, 2020, Smith was placed on injured reserve.[10] He was activated on October 1, 2020 prior to Week 4.[11]

Smith signed an exclusive-rights free agent tender with the Jets on April 19, 2021.[12]

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.[13]

New York Giants

On March 17, 2023, Smith signed a one-year contract with the New York Giants.[14] He was waived/injured on August 4, 2023,[15] and placed on injured reserve. He was released with an injury settlement on August 11, 2023.[16]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 20, 2023, Smith was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[17] On November 2, Smith was released with an injury settlement.[18] He was re-signed to the practice squad on December 11.[19] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[20] He was waived on August 13.[21]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chiang . Anthony . November 25, 2014 . PBgametime mailbag: Area team with best chance to advance, biggest takeaway from season, favorite Thanksgiving dish? . December 13, 2019 . Palm Beach Post.
  2. Web site: May 19, 2019 . Jets 2019 UDFA Jeff Smith WR Boston College . December 13, 2019 . GangGreenNation.com . SB Nation.
  3. Web site: Sullivan . Michael . May 14, 2018 . Eagle 18 for 18: No. 9, Jeff Smith . December 13, 2019 . Rivals.com.
  4. Web site: Kruse . Zach . April 1, 2019 . Packers to host pre-draft visit with Boston College WR Jeff Smith . December 13, 2019 . Packers Wire . USA Today.
  5. Web site: Brown . A.J. . April 27, 2019 . Undrafted Free Agent Roundup: Where Did The Other Eagles End Up? . December 12, 2019 . BCInterruption.com . SB Nation.
  6. Web site: Stypulkoski . Matt . September 2, 2019 . Jets practice squad: 8 players added to 11-man roster - Luke Falk, Kyron Brown, more . December 12, 2019 . NJ.com.
  7. Web site: Talarico . Anthony . December 10, 2019 . Jets add WR Jeff Smith after sending CB Kyron Brown to IR . December 12, 2019 . Jets Wire . USA Today.
  8. Web site: December 13, 2019 . Jets' Jeff Smith: Injures ankle Thursday . December 13, 2019 . . RotoWire.
  9. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . December 17, 2019 . Jets Place OT Chuma Edoga, WR Jeff Smith on Injured Reserve . NewYorkJets.com.
  10. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . September 7, 2020 . Jets Sign 4 Players, Place 5 on Injured Reserve . NewYorkJets.com.
  11. Web site: Greenberg . Ethan . October 1, 2020 . Jets Activate WR Jeff Smith from IR; Sign CB Javelin Guidry . NewYorkJets.com . October 2, 2020 . October 4, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201004081027/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-activate-wr-jeff-smith-from-ir-sign-cb-javelin-guidry . dead .
  12. Web site: 2021 NFL Transactions: Signings – April . April 19, 2021 . NFL.com.
  13. Web site: Riccette . Billy . December 31, 2022 . Jets elevate Chris Streveler, activate Cedric Ogbuehi, place sheff Smith on IR . October 7, 2023 . Jets Wire. USA Today . en.
  14. Web site: Eisen . Michael . New signings look to take Giants to next level . Giants.com . March 17, 2023 . March 17, 2023.
  15. Web site: Giants sign NT Donovan Jeter; WR Jeff Smith waived/injured. Giants.com. August 4, 2023. August 5, 2023. Dan. Salomone.
  16. Web site: Comeaux . Jonathan . 2023-08-11 . Giants Cut WR Jeff Smith With Injury Settlement . 2023-08-14 . NFLTradeRumors.co . en-US.
  17. Web site: Olson . Kellan . September 20, 2023 . Arizona Cardinals sign WR Jeff Smith to practice squad . 2023-11-03 . Arizona Sports.
  18. Web site: 2023-11-02 . Jeff Smith: Let go by Arizona . 3 November 2023 . CBSSports.com.
  19. Web site: Drake . Tyler . December 11, 2023 . Arizona Cardinals re-sign WR Jeff Smith to practice squad . 12 December 2023 . Arizona Sports.
  20. Web site: Cardinals Sign Eight Players To 'Futures' Deals. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. January 8, 2024.
  21. Web site: Cardinals Come To Terms With Two Offensive Additions. Gershman, Zach. AZCardinals.com. August 13, 2024.