Personal information | |||||||||||
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Born: | Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S. | May 3, 1993||||||||||
Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||
Career information | |||||||||||
High school: | Wakefield (Raleigh, North Carolina) | ||||||||||
College: | Towson (2011–2014) | ||||||||||
Position: | Cornerback | ||||||||||
NFL draft: | 2015 / Round: 5 / Pick: 170 | ||||||||||
Career history | |||||||||||
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||||
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Player stats at PFR |
Tye Smith (born May 3, 1993) is an American football cornerback who is a free agent. He played college football at Towson University and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL draft.[1][2] He has also been a member of the Washington Redskins, Tennessee Titans, Minnesota Vikings, Orlando Guardians, and Memphis Showboats.
Smith attended Wakefield High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he graduated in 2011.[3]
Smith committed to Towson University where he enrolled in July 2011.[3] He attended Towson from 2011 to 2014 and played all four years.[4]
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 | |
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6 ft 0+1⁄8 in (1.83 m) |
195 lb (88 kg) |
32 in (0.81 m) |
8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m) |
4.6 s | 1.6 s | 2.67 s | 3.96 s | 6.97 s | 36.5 in (0.93 m) |
10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) |
15 reps | |
All values from NFL Combine |
Smith was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round, 170th overall, of the 2015 NFL draft.[5][6]
On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Seahawks as part of final roster cuts.[7] On September 8, 2016, he was signed to the Seahawks' practice squad.[8] He was released on September 21, 2016.[9]
On September 27, 2016, Smith was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad.[10]
On January 16, 2017, Smith signed a futures contract with the Tennessee Titans.[11] In 2017, Smith played in a career-high 15 games in his first season with the Titans and posted career-bests with 11 tackles, an interception and eight special teams tackles. He was placed on injured reserve on July 31, 2018.[12]
Smith re-signed with the Titans on March 13, 2019.[13] He was waived on November 2, 2019.[14] Smith was re-signed on November 5, 2019, after a wrist injury to Malcolm Butler.[15] In week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts, Smith recovered a field goal attempt by Adam Vinatieri that was blocked by teammate Dane Cruikshank and returned it for a 63 yard touchdown in the 31–17 win.[16] In week 14 against the Oakland Raiders, Smith forced a fumble on tight end Darren Waller which was recovered by teammate Jayon Brown who returned the ball for a 46 yard touchdown during the 42–21 win.[17]
Smith re-signed to a one-year deal with the Titans on April 21, 2020.[18] He was released on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.[19][20] He was promoted to the active roster on September 14, 2020.[21] He was placed on injured reserve on November 7, 2020.[22] He was activated on November 28, 2020.[23]
On June 3, 2021, Smith signed a contract with the Minnesota Vikings.[24] He was released on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[25][26]
On March 28, 2022, Smith re-signed with the Vikings.[27] He was released on August 16, 2022, but re-signed nine days later.[28][29] He was released on August 29.[30]
Smith signed with the Orlando Guardians of the XFL on March 6, 2023.[31] The Guardians folded when the XFL and United States Football League merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[32]
On January 15, 2024, Smith was selected by the Memphis Showboats during the Super Draft portion of the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[33] He signed with the team on January 22.[34] He was waived on March 23, 2024.[35]