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 drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.[1][2] He has also played for the Washington Redskins and Tennessee Titans.
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
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
6ft 0+1⁄8in (1.83m)
195lb (88kg)
32in (0.81m)
8+3⁄4in (0.22m)
4.6 s
1.6 s
2.67 s
3.96 s
6.97 s
36.5in (0.93m)
10ft 4in (3.15m)
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 after returning a blocked field goal for a touchdown in a game against the Indianapolis Colts
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 stops. 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]
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