Tye Smith

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Tye Smith
File:Tye Smith 2019 10-13.jpg
Smith with the Tennessee Titans in 2019
No. 27 – Massachusetts Pirates
PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1993-05-03) May 3, 1993 (age 33)
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolWakefield (Raleigh)
CollegeTowson (2011–2014)
NFL draft2015: 5th round, 170th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles64
Forced fumbles2
Pass deflections2
Interceptions1
Total touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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Tye Smith (born May 3, 1993) is an American professional football cornerback for the Massachusetts Pirates of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football for the Towson Tigers 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.

Early life

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Smith attended Wakefield High School in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he graduated in 2011.[3]

College career

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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]

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 Bench press
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

Seattle Seahawks

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Smith was selected 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]

Washington Redskins

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On September 27, 2016, Smith was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad.[10]

Tennessee Titans

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Smith with the Titans after returning a blocked field goal for a touchdown in 2019

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]

Minnesota Vikings

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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]

Orlando Guardians

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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]

Memphis Showboats

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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]

References

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  • Towson Tigers bio
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