Tye Smith

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Tye Smith
Tye Smith 2019 10-13.jpg
Smith with the Tennessee Titans in 2019
Personal information
Born: (1993-05-03) May 3, 1993 (age 30)
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
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
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:64
Forced fumbles:2
Pass deflections:2
Interceptions:1
Total touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  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.

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Early years

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

College career

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

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+1⁄8 in
(1.83 m)		195 lb
(88 kg)		32 in
(0.81 m)		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		4.6 s1.6 s2.67 s3.96 s6.97 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)		15 reps
All values from NFL Combine

Seattle Seahawks

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]

Washington Redskins

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

Tennessee Titans

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

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

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

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]

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  2. ↑ Needelman, Joshua (March 24, 2015). "Towson's Ryan Delaire, Tye Smith Remain Focused On NFL Draft". pressboxonline.com. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
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  5. ↑ Wilson, Aaron (May 2, 2015). "Seahawks draft Towson cornerback Tye Smith in fifth round". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  6. ↑ Rubens, Daniel (May 2, 2015). "Seattle Seahawks add Towson cornerback Tye Smith in fifth round of NFL draft". Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Retrieved April 29, 2016.
  7. ↑ Drovetto, Tony (September 3, 2016). "Seattle Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster, Trade For Defensive Backs L.J. McCray And Dewey McDonald". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2016.
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  9. ↑ Boyle, John (September 21, 2016). "Seahawks Release Fullback Will Tukuafu, Make Changes To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on August 21, 2017.
  10. ↑ Czarda, Stephen (September 27, 2016). "Redskins Sign John Sullivan, Vinston Painter To Active Roster". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on April 25, 2018.
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  13. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (March 13, 2019). "Titans Agree to Terms on One-Year Deal With Cornerback Tye Smith". TitansOnline.com.
  14. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (November 2, 2019). "Titans Add Kicker Ryan Succop, DB Joshua Kalu to 53-Man Roster for Sunday's game vs. Panthers". TitansOnline.com. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
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