Tye Smith Explained

Tye Smith
Position:Cornerback
Birth Date:May 3, 1993
Birth Place:Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:195
College:Towson (2011–2014)
Draftyear:2015
Draftround:5
Draftpick:170
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:64
Statlabel2:Forced fumbles
Statvalue2:2
Statlabel3:Pass deflections
Statvalue3:2
Statlabel4:Interceptions
Statvalue4:1
Statlabel5:Total touchdowns
Statvalue5:1
Pfr:S/SmitTy01

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.

Early life

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

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

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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Notes and References

  1. News: Wilson. Aaron. Towson cornerback Tye Smith hoping for faster times at upcoming Pro Day. Baltimore Sun. May 2, 2015. April 29, 2016.
  2. News: Needelman. Joshua. Towson's Ryan Delaire, Tye Smith Remain Focused On NFL Draft. pressboxonline.com. March 24, 2015. April 29, 2016.
  3. Web site: 247.com. Tye Smith. April 29, 2016.
  4. Web site: Towson Athletics. 24 Tye Smith. April 29, 2016.
  5. News: Wilson. Aaron. Seahawks draft Towson cornerback Tye Smith in fifth round. Baltimore Sun. May 2, 2015. April 29, 2016.
  6. News: Rubens. Daniel. Seattle Seahawks add Towson cornerback Tye Smith in fifth round of NFL draft. Seattle Post-Intelligencer. May 2, 2015. April 29, 2016.
  7. Web site: Seattle Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster, Trade For Defensive Backs L.J. McCray And Dewey McDonald. Drovetto, Tony. Seahawks.com. September 3, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161127232808/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/09/03/seattle-seahawks-set-53-man-roster-trade-defensive-backs-lj-mccray-and-dewey. November 27, 2016.
  8. Web site: Seahawks Sign Cornerback Tye Smith To Practice Squad; Release Defensive End Tylor Harris. Drovetto. Tony. Seahawks.com. September 8, 2016.
  9. Web site: Seahawks Release Fullback Will Tukuafu, Make Changes To Practice Squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20170821085759/http://www.seahawks.com/news/2016/09/21/seahawks-release-fullback-will-tukuafu-make-changes-practice-squad. dead. August 21, 2017. Seahawks.com. Boyle, John. September 21, 2016.
  10. Web site: Redskins Sign John Sullivan, Vinston Painter To Active Roster. https://web.archive.org/web/20180425115143/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-John-Sullivan-Vinston-Painter-To-Active-Roster/5b4e7500-9bc3-4cf0-8b81-68ba592c72b2. dead. April 25, 2018. Czarda, Stephen. Redskins.com. September 27, 2016.
  11. Web site: Titans sign cornerback Tye Smith to futures contract. January 16, 2017. TheNewsTribune.com.
  12. Web site: Titans Add Two Defensive Linemen, Place CB Tye Smith on IR During Roster Moves. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. July 31, 2018.
  13. Web site: Titans Agree to Terms on One-Year Deal With Cornerback Tye Smith. Jim. Wyatt. March 13, 2019. TitansOnline.com.
  14. Web site: Titans Add Kicker Ryan Succop, DB Joshua Kalu to 53-Man Roster for Sunday's game vs. Panthers. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. November 2, 2019. November 2, 2019.
  15. Web site: Titans Place CB Malcolm Butler on Injured Reserve, and Re-Sign CB Tye Smith. Wyatt, Jim. TitansOnline.com. November 5, 2019. November 5, 2019.
  16. Web site: Blocked field goal helps Titans turn table with win at Indy . December 1, 2019 . www.espn.com . December 1, 2019.
  17. Web site: Titans win 4th straight, 42-21 over Raiders . December 8, 2019 . www.espn.com . December 8, 2019.
  18. Web site: Titans Agree to Terms on One-Year Deal With CB Tye Smith. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. April 21, 2020. April 21, 2020.
  19. Web site: Roster Moves: Titans Trim Roster to 53 Players. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. September 5, 2020.
  20. Web site: Wyatt . Jim . Titans Add 13 Players to Practice Squad . tennesseetitans.com . Tennessee Titans . September 7, 2020.
  21. Web site: Titans Promote CB Tye Smith to Roster, Place CB Adoree' Jackson on Injured Reserve in a Flurry of Roster Moves. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. September 14, 2020.
  22. Web site: Titans Make 12 Roster Moves Before Sunday's Game vs Bears. Wyatt, Jim. TennesseeTitans.com. November 7, 2020.
  23. News: Wyatt, Jim . Titans Activate Punter Brett Kern from Injured Reserve, While Also Activating LB David Long from Reserve/COVID-19 List . TennesseeTitans.com . November 28, 2020 . January 7, 2021.
  24. Web site: Vikings.com. Vikings Sign CB Tye Smith. June 3, 2021. June 3, 2021. Eric. Smith.
  25. Web site: Vikings Announce Roster Moves to Get to Initial 53. Vikings.com. August 31, 2021.
  26. Web site: Vikings Claim TE Ben Ellefson & Sign 14 to Practice Squad. Peters, Craig. Vikings.com. September 1, 2021.
  27. Web site: Vikings Add 3 More, Including Pair of Corners, in Free Agency. Young. Lindsey. Smith. Eric. Vikings.com. March 28, 2022.
  28. Web site: Vikings Announce 1st Wave of 2022 Roster Reductions. Vikings.com. August 16, 2022.
  29. Web site: Vikings Re-Sign CB Tye Smith; Release P Jordan Berry. Peters, Craig. Vikings.com. August 25, 2022.
  30. Web site: Vikings Place Bisi Johnson and T.Y. McGill, Jr. on Injured Reserve in Roster Moves. Peters, Craig. Vikings.com. August 29, 2022.
  31. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . March 14, 2023.
  32. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 15, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  33. Web site: Rachuk . Stephan . January 15, 2024 . 2024 United Football League (UFL) Super Draft Tracker . January 15, 2024 . Pro Football Newsroom . en-US.
  34. News: The UFL Agrees to Terms with 61 Players . UFLBoard.com . January 22, 2024 . January 23, 2024.
  35. News: Memphis Showboats Announce Training Camp Roster Moves . UFLBoard.com . March 23, 2024 . March 23, 2024.