Jaylen Smith (American football)

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

Jaylen Smith (born August 1, 1997) is an American football tight end. He played college football at Louisville.

Jaylen Smith

Personal information
Born:	(1997-08-01) August 1, 1997 (age 28) 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
NFL draft:	2019: undrafted
Career history
Baltimore Ravens (2019)* Toronto Argonauts (2021)* New England Patriots (2022)* Seattle Seahawks (2022)* St. Louis BattleHawks (2023) Orlando Guardians (2023)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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

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

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

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

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

St. Louis BattleHawks

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

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

Orlando Guardians

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]