Kevin Smith (wide receiver)

Kevin Smith (born December 21, 1991) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent.[1][2] He played college football at the University of Washington.[3]

Kevin Smith
Smith with the Seattle Seahawks
Free agent
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1991-12-21) December 21, 1991
Compton, California
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school:Compton (CA) Centennial
College:Washington
Undrafted:2014
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2015
Receptions:3
Receiving yards:43
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

On May 12, 2014, Smith signed with the Cardinals as an undrafted free agent. On June 6, 2014, he was waived by the Cardinals.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On June 5, 2014, Smith was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals.[4][5] On June 19, 2014, he was waived by the Jaguars.[4]

Seattle Seahawks

On June 25, 2015, Smith was signed by the Seahawks. On August 25, 2015, he was waived. On September 2, 2015, he was re-signed. On September 5, 2015, Smith was waived. On September 6, 2015, Smith was re-signed to the practice squad. On November 17, 2015, Smith was elevated to the active roster. On week 11 2015 vs the Steelers Smith recorded his first NFL reception for 21 yards. On August 30, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve.[6] On September 3, 2016, he was released from the Seahawks' injured reserve.[7] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 29, 2016.[8] He was released on December 6, 2016.[9]

Columbus Destroyers

On March 11, 2019, Smith was assigned to the Columbus Destroyers. On April 20, 2019, he was placed on reassignment.

References
  1. "Kevin Smith News, Rumors & Updates". FOX Sports. December 21, 1991. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  2. "Kevin Smith, WR for the Seattle Seahawks at". Nfl.com. December 21, 1991. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  3. "Kevin Smith | Seattle Seahawks". Seahawks.com. August 29, 2015. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
  4. "Jacksonville Jaguars Transactions - 2014". ESPN.
  5. Bouda, Nate (June 5, 2014). "Jaguars Claim WR Kevin Smith Off Waivers From Cardinals". nfltraderumors.co.
  6. Boyle, John. "Seahawks Make Roster Moves To Reach 75-Player Limit". Seahawks.com.
  7. "Seattle Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster, Trade For Defensive Backs L.J. McCray And Dewey McDonald". Seahawks.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on August 6, 2017.
  8. Boyle, John (November 29, 2016). "Seahawks Make Practice Squad Roster Moves, Bring Back Former University of Washington Wide Receiver Kevin Smith". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on May 10, 2017.
  9. Boyle, John (December 6, 2016). "Seahawks Sign Jeron Johnson, Marcel Reece; Place Earl Thomas on Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on July 29, 2017.


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