Jacquies Smith

Jacquies Smith (pronounced "Jack", born March 18, 1990) is a former defensive end. In 2014, Smith recorded 6.5 sacks in 7 starts for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In 2015, Smith is credited with 7 quarterback sacks in the 11 games that he was healthy enough to play. During that season, a Bleacher Report article on Smith was entitled, "Jacquies Smith's Wild Ride to Become the NFL's Best Player You've Never Heard of."[1]

Jacquies Smith
No. 72, 92, 51, 56, 54, 57, 95, 96, 93
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1990-03-18) March 18, 1990
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff
College:Missouri
Undrafted:2012
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:43
Sacks:13.5
Forced fumbles:4
Fumble recoveries:4
Defensive touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Smith grew up in an impoverished Oak Cliff section of Dallas, Texas and was raised by his grandmother. Through most of his childhood, Smith's father was incarcerated. His grandfather, Herbert Jones, was a U.S. Army veteran and prominent AAU coach whose players included such Dallas high school stars as Dennis Rodman and Larry Johnson. His grandfather specifically coached and encouraged his development as a football, track, and basketball player beginning when Smith was a young child.[1]

Smith graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 2008. He was an All-Midlands Region defensive lineman by PrepStar Magazine.[2]

He was recruited to play football at the University of Missouri.

College career

After his sophomore season at Missouri, Smith was All-Big 12, Honorable Mention. He was also named Missouri's Most Improved Defensive lineman during the spring practice session.[3]

Smith was named 2nd-Team All-Big 12 after his junior season, and he also received the team's Jeff Rigman Outstanding Underclassman Leadership Award[4][5]

Prior to his senior season, Smith was named to the "watch list" for both the Lombardi Award and the College Football Performance Award for the country's best defensive lineman. Smith was also named to variety of preseason all-star teams: Lindy's, Blue Ribbon, Athlon, and Phil Steele.[2] An elbow injury limited action during that senior year, and Smith ended up the year without end-of-season accolades.[6]

Smith went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

On May 4, 2012, he signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.[7][8] On August 25, 2012, he was released among roster cuts.[9]

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

On October 1, 2012, he signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.[10][11] After a brief stay in Canada (one recorded sack for the Tiger-Cats), he returned to Texas to be available for NFL opportunities.[12]

New York Jets

On December 4, 2012, he signed with the New York Jets to join the practice squad.[13] On December 31, he was signed with the New York Jets to a reserve/future contract.[14] He was released on August 31, 2013.[15]

Buffalo Bills

Smith signed with the Buffalo Bills on December 30, 2013.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Smith signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 10, 2014 after the team had waived rookie defensive end Scott Solomon. Since joining Tampa Bay Smith was able to go from a rotational defensive lineman to beating out William Gholston for the starting defensive end position. Under Lovie Smith's Tampa 2 system Smith has recorded 17 combined tackles, 13 solo tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 1 forced fumble for the 2014 season in only 8 starts.

On November 1, 2015, Smith left with an ankle injury in Week 8's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.[16] On November 6, 2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ruled Smith out for Week 9's matchup against the New York Giants.[17] On November 13, 2015, the Buccaneers ruled Smith out for Week 10's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.[18] On November 22, 2015, Smith was cleared to play in Week 11's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.[19] On December 4, 2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ruled Smith out for Week 13's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury.[20]

On September 12, 2016, Smith was placed on injured reserve after he sustained a right knee injury in the season-opening win against the Atlanta Falcons.[21]

On October 5, 2017, Smith was released by the Buccaneers.[22]

Detroit Lions

On October 18, 2017, Smith signed with the Detroit Lions.[23] He was released on October 28, 2017 but was re-signed two days later.[24][25] He was waived on November 14, 2017.[26]

Arizona Cardinals

On July 26, 2018, the Arizona Cardinals signed Smith to a one-year contract.[27] He was released by the Cardinals on September 24, 2018.[28]

Oakland Raiders

On November 5, 2018, Smith was signed by the Oakland Raiders.[29] He played in three games before being placed on injured reserve on November 26, 2018 with an Achilles injury.[30]

Seattle Dragons

Smith was selected by the Seattle Dragons in the 2020 XFL Draft.[31] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[32]

After Sports

As of 2020, Smith was an NFL free agent.

Smith's father, who had been incarcerated throughout his childhood, was released from prison in 2011. As of 2015, Smith's father was in ministry school and was preaching in Tyler, Texas.

References
  1. "Jacquies Smith's Wild Ride to Become the NFL's Best Player You've Never Heard of".
  2. "Missouri Tigers Profile". mutigers.com.
  3. "Craig Kuligowski - Football Coach".
  4. "Tiger Football Hands Out Team Awards". mutigers.com. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
  5. "All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". big12sports.com. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
  6. "Smith, Madison Named to Lombardi Watch List". mutigers.com. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
  7. "Dolphins Announce Signing Of 16 Undrafted College Free Agents". miamidolphins.com. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
  8. "Dolphins sign up 16 college free agents". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. May 4, 2012. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
  9. "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". miamidolphins.com. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
  10. "Tiger-Cats Add to Defensive Line". oursportscentral.com. October 2012. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  11. "TIGER-CATS ADD TO DEFENSIVE LINE". ticats.ca. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
  12. "Jacquies Smith #92 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats". covers.com.
  13. "LB Jacquies Smith Signed to Practice Squad". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
  14. "Jets Sign 8 to Reserve/Future Contracts". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
  15. Lange, Randy (August 31, 2013). "Jets Move 22, Get Down to 53-Man Active Roster". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 3, 2013. Retrieved September 1, 2013.
  16. "Buccaneers' Jacquies Smith: Misses practice Wednesday - CBSSports.com". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  17. "Buccaneers' Jacquies Smith: Ruled out Sunday - CBSSports.com". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  18. "Buccaneers' Jacquies Smith: Will not play against Cowboys - CBSSports.com". CBSSports.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  19. "Bucs-Eagles Inactives: Jackson, Smith Return". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  20. "Buccaneers vs. Falcons Injury Report". www.buccaneers.com. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  21. Smith, Scott (September 12, 2016). "Jacquies Smith Headed to Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com.
  22. Smith, Scott (October 5, 2017). "Bucs Promote Isaiah Johnson, Waive Jacquies Smith". Buccaneers.com.
  23. "Lions sign free agents DE Jacquies Smith and T Bryce Harris". DetroitLions.com. October 18, 2017.
  24. "Jacquies Smith: Let go by Lions". CBSSports.com. October 28, 2017.
  25. "Lions sign DE Jacquies Smith and place G Tim Lelito on Reserve-Injured". DetroitLions.com. October 30, 2017.
  26. "Lions sign free agents WR Jace Billingsley and DE George Johnson". DetroitLions.com. November 15, 2017. Archived from the original on November 16, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
  27. Urban, Darren (July 26, 2018). "Cardinals Sign Arthur Moats, Jacquies Smith". AZCardinals.com.
  28. Williams, Charean (September 24, 2018). "Cardinals claim Ifeadi Odenigbo off waivers, cut Jacquies Smith". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  29. "Raiders sign defensive end Jacquies Smith". Raiders.com. November 5, 2018.
  30. "Raiders DE Jacquies Smith placed on injured reserve with Achilles injury". SilverAndBlackPride.com. November 26, 2018.
  31. Bender, Bill (October 21, 2019). "XFL Draft picks 2019: Complete results, rosters, players for new football league". Sporting News. Retrieved October 23, 2019.
  32. Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
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