Shi Smith

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Shi Smith
File:Shi Smith @ Senior Bowl.jpg
Smith with the South Carolina Gamecocks
No. 12, 13
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1998-10-26) October 26, 1998 (age 27)
Union, South Carolina, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolUnion County (Union County, South Carolina)
CollegeSouth Carolina (2017–2020)
NFL draft2021: 6th round, 204th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Receptions28
Receiving yards400
Receiving touchdowns2
Return yards167
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Shiyun M. Smith (born October 26, 1998) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver and punt returner in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Early life

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Smith attended Union County High School in Union County, South Carolina. He caught 54 passes for 1,337 yards and 17 touchdowns as a junior and 67 passes for 907 yards and 10 touchdowns as a senior.[1] He committed to the University of South Carolina to play college football as a 4 star recruit.[2]

College recruiting information
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Shi Smith
WR 		Union, SC Union 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jun 11, 2016 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   
Overall recruit ranking:   Scout: (67 WR)    Rivals: 205 (34 WR)    247Sports: 159 (4 ATH)    ESPN: 107 (16 WR)
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

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College career

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As a true freshman at South Carolina in 2017, Smith played in 12 games with seven starts and had 29 receptions for 409 yards and three touchdowns. He again started nine of 12 games in 2018, recording 45 receptions for 673 yards and four touchdowns.[3] As a junior in 2019, he started all 10 games he played in missing two due to injury. He finished the season with 43 receptions for 489 yards and two touchdowns.[4][5] Smith became South Carolina's primary receiving target his senior season in 2020.[6][7][8] Smith finished his senior season in 2020 with 57 receptions for 633 yards and 4 touchdowns over the course of 9 games.

Following the conclusion of the 2020 season, Smith announced he was declaring for the 2021 NFL draft.[9]

Smith left South Carolina fourth in program history in total catches and eighth in receiving yards. He also is tied for 13th in the record books for career touchdowns.[10]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
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
5 ft 9+1⁄2 in
(1.77 m)		 186 lb
(84 kg)		 31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		 9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 4.43 s 1.60 s 2.62 s 4.22 s 6.83 s 36.0 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
All values from Pro Day[11][12][13][14]

Carolina Panthers

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Smith was selected by the Carolina Panthers with the 204th pick in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft.[15] On May 13, 2021, Smith signed his four-year rookie contract with Carolina.[16] On December 11, 2022, Smith scored his first career touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks on a 13-yard pass from Sam Darnold.

On August 29, 2023, Smith was waived by the Panthers.[17]

Tennessee Titans

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On September 26, 2023, Smith was signed to the Tennessee Titans' practice squad.[18] His contract expired when the team's season ended January 7, 2024.

Kansas City Chiefs

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On January 17, 2024, Smith signed a reserve/future contract with the Kansas City Chiefs. He was waived by Kansas City on May 4, 2024.[19]

Birmingham Stallions

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On January 13, 2025, Smith signed with the Birmingham Stallions of the United Football League (UFL).[20] He retired from professional football on March 14.[21]

Personal life

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On March 25, 2022, Smith was arrested for unlawfully carrying a handgun, drug possession, and speeding in South Carolina.[22]

References

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  • South Carolina Gamecocks bio
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