Ihmir Smith-Marsette

Last updated

Ihmir Smith-Marsette
No. 11 – Carolina Panthers
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-08-29) August 29, 1999 (age 24)
Newark, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school: Weequahic (Newark, New Jersey)
College: Iowa (2017–2020)
NFL draft: 2021  / Round: 5 / Pick: 157
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:14
Receiving yards:182
Receiving touchdowns:2
Rushing yards:73
Rushing touchdowns:1
Return yards:422
Return touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Ihmir Smith-Marsette (born August 29, 1999) is an American professional football player who is a wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Iowa and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Contents

Early years

Smith-Marsette grew up in Newark, New Jersey. He initially attended St. Benedict's Preparatory School, where he played water polo, before transferring to Weequahic High School after his freshman year. [1] As a senior, Smith-Marsette had 38 receptions for 773 yards and 13 touchdowns on offense and 43 tackles, three interceptions, and two fumble recoveries on defense and also scored three touchdowns as a return specialist. [2]

College career

Smith-Marsette caught 18 passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns in his freshman season. [3] As a sophomore he had 28 receptions for 361 yards and two touchdowns. [4] [5] [6] As a junior, Smith-Marsette caught 44 passes for 722 yards and five touchdowns while also rushing for 108 yards and three touchdowns and returned 17 kickoffs for 503 yards and two touchdowns. [7] [8] [9] In a shortened schedule during his senior season, Smith-Marsette recorded 25 receptions for 345 yards and 3 touchdowns – with two of those coming in his final college game.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		181 lb
(82 kg)		30+3⁄4 in
(0.78 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		4.42 s1.55 s2.61 s4.23 s7.06 s37.0 in
(0.94 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		10 reps
All values from Pro Day [10] [11] [12]

Minnesota Vikings

Smith-Marsette was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round, 157th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft. [13] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13, 2021. [14]

In Week 15 against the Chicago Bears, Smith-Marsette recorded his first career receiving touchdown. [15]

On August 31, 2022, Smith-Marsette was waived by the Vikings after the acquisition of Jalen Reagor. [16]

Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears claimed Smith-Marsette off waivers on September 1, 2022. [17] Smith-Marsette was waived on October 18. [18]

Kansas City Chiefs

On October 21, 2022, Smith-Marsette was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs. [19] He was elevated to the active roster prior to the season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders on January 6, 2023. [20] Smith-Marsette became a Super Bowl champion when the Chiefs won Super Bowl LVII 38–35 against the Philadelphia Eagles. [21] He signed a reserve/future contract on February 15, 2023. [22]

Carolina Panthers

On August 29, 2023, Smith-Marsette was traded to the Carolina Panthers in exchange for a swap of conditional 2025 seventh-rounders. [23] On November 9, 2023, he returned a punt 79 yards for a touchdown, the Panthers' first punt return for a score since 2017. [24]

On March 12, 2024, Smith-Marsette re-signed with the Carolina Panthers under a one-year contract. [25]

Smith-Marsette was arrested on November 1, 2020, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He was suspended from the team for the following game against Michigan State. [26]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joe Webb</span> American football player (born 1986)

Joseph Webb III is a former American football quarterback. He also played as a kick returner. After playing college football for the UAB Blazers, Webb was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft as a quarterback. He has also played for the Carolina Panthers, the Buffalo Bills, and the Houston Texans. Webb holds the NFL record for most tackles by a quarterback with 21.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">A. J. Klein</span> American football player (born 1991)

Aaron James Klein is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Iowa State. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adam Thielen</span> American football player (born 1990)

Adam John Thielen is an American football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Minnesota State. He signed with the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2013, playing for them for ten seasons. Thielen holds several NFL records, including eight straight games over 100+ yards receiving, and 74 receptions in the first half of a season.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Damiere Byrd</span> American football player (born 1993)

Damiere Byrd is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at South Carolina and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Carolina Panthers in 2015. Byrd has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals, New England Patriots, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, and Houston Texans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">David Moore (wide receiver)</span> American football player (born 1995)

David James Moore is an American football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at East Central University and was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2017 NFL Draft. He also previously played for the Denver Broncos and Green Bay Packers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jaydon Mickens</span> American football player (born 1994)

Jaydon Mickens is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Washington, and signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Mickens won a Super Bowl title as part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV over the Kansas City Chiefs.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Anthony Miller (wide receiver, born 1994)</span> American football player (born 1994)

Anthony Miller is an American football wide receiver for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Memphis.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">D. J. Moore</span> American football player (born 1997)

Denniston Oliver "D. J." Moore Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland, and was selected by the Carolina Panthers in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft. Moore was traded to the Bears in March 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ray-Ray McCloud</span> American football player (born 1996)

Raymond McCloud III is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Clemson.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bilal Nichols</span> American football player (born 1996)

Bilal Nichols is an American football defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Javon Wims</span> American football player (born 1994)

Javon Lamar Wims is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Georgia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jordan Ta'amu</span> American football player (born 1997)

Jordan Taalolo Ta'amu-Perifanos is an American football quarterback for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels. Ta'amu has been a member of several National Football League (NFL) teams and has started for the St. Louis BattleHawks and Defenders of the XFL and Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League (USFL). With the Bandits, he led the 2022 USFL season in passing yardage and touchdowns. Ta'amu was named XFL Offensive Player of the Year following the 2023 XFL season with the Defenders.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hakeem Butler</span> American football player (born 1996)

Hakeem Butler is an American football wide receiver for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Iowa State, and was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. He has also been a member of the Carolina Panthers, Philadelphia Eagles, BC Lions, Edmonton Elks and Pittsburgh Steelers.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jalen Reagor</span> American football player (born 1999)

Jalen Armand Reagor is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at TCU and was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft. He has also played for the Minnesota Vikings.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">DeVonta Smith</span> American football player (born 1998)

DeVonta Smith is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama, where he recorded over 1,800 yards with 23 touchdowns as a senior in 2020.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Justin Jefferson</span> American football player (born 1999)

Justin Jamal Jefferson is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the LSU Tigers, where he won the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship as a junior before being drafted by the Vikings in the first round of the 2020 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">K. J. Osborn</span> American football player (born 1997)

Kendrick Osborn Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Buffalo and Miami (FL). Osborn was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shi Smith</span> American football player (born 1998)

Shiyun M. Smith is an American football wide receiver and punt returner for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina.

Zach Davidson is an American football tight end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Central Missouri and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft.

Kene Nwangwu is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones.

References

  1. ↑ Johnson, Jeff (August 28, 2019). "Water polo came before football for Iowa's Ihmir Smith-Marsette". The Gazette. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  2. ↑ Gould, Brandon (February 1, 2017). "WATCH: Ihmir Smith-Marsette of Weequahic picks Iowa over Rutgers, Minnesota on National Signing Day". NJ.com . Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  3. ↑ Dochterman, Scott (August 13, 2018). "Receivers Brandon Smith and Ihmir Smith-Marsette have Iowa expecting big things on the outside". The Athletic . Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  4. ↑ Metcalf, Bobby (August 22, 2019). "'Fire and ice': Smith, Smith-Marsette ready for increased role". Quad-City Times . Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  5. ↑ Dochterman, Scott (March 17, 2019). "As Iowa's ultimate high-wire act, Ihmir Smith-Marsette keeps opponents (and his teammates) on their toes". The Athletic . Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  6. ↑ Batterson, Steve (December 23, 2019). "Smith-Marsette wants to catch a little attention". The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier . Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  7. ↑ Batterson, Steve (July 6, 2020). "Hawkeyes' Smith-Marsette looks for improvement in 2020". Globe Gazette . Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  8. ↑ Bock, Sean (June 17, 2020). "ESPN: Smith-Marsette is Iowa's 'most exciting' player in 2020". 247Sports . Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  9. ↑ Eickholt, David (July 23, 2020). "Smith-Marsette Named to Hornung Award Watch List". 247Sports . Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Ihmir Smith-Marsette Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  11. ↑ "2021 Draft Scout Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Iowa NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  12. ↑ "Ihmir Smith-Marsette 2021 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved September 1, 2022.
  13. ↑ Young, Lindsey; Peters, Craig; Smith, Eric (May 1, 2021). "Minnesota Vikings Round 4 Recap of 2021 NFL Draft". Vikings.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  14. ↑ Links, Zachary (May 13, 2021). "NFL Draft Pick Signings: 5/13/21". Pro Football Rumors. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  15. ↑ Williams, Charean (December 20, 2021). "Ihmir Smith-Marsette scores first career touchdown, giving Vikings 17–3 lead". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
  16. ↑ Young, Lindsey (August 31, 2022). "Vikings Acquire WR Jalen Reagor From Eagles". Vikings.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  17. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 1, 2022). "Roster Move: Bears claim WR Smith-Marsette off waivers". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  18. ↑ Alper, Josh (October 18, 2022). "Bears sign Isaiah Coulter off practice squad, waive Ihmir Smith-Marsette". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  19. ↑ Comeaux, Jonathan (October 21, 2022). "Chiefs Sign WR Ihmir Smith-Marsette To Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  20. ↑ Williams, Charean (January 6, 2023). "Chiefs elevate Ihmir Smith-Marsette, Matthew Wright for Saturday's game". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved May 28, 2023.
  21. ↑ "Super Bowl LVII – Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs – February 12th, 2023". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  22. ↑ Goldman, Charles (February 15, 2023). "Chiefs sign 12 practice squad players on reserve/future contracts". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
  23. ↑ Gantt, Darin (August 29, 2023). "Wide receiver acquired in trade with Chiefs". Panthers.com. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  24. ↑ Williams, Charean (November 10, 2023). "Ihmir Smith-Marsette's 79-yard punt return gives Panthers early lead". NBC Sports. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  25. ↑ https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/panthers-ihmir-smith-marsette-back-with-carolina/
  26. ↑ VanHaaren, Tom (November 1, 2020). "Iowa WR Smith-Marsette charged with OWI". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.