Jacquies Smith
| No. 56 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | |||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | March 18, 1990 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Dallas, Texas | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Dallas (TX) South Oak Cliff | ||||||||
| College: | Missouri | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2012 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of 2016 | |||||||||
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Jacquies Smith (pronounced "Jack") (born March 18, 1990) is an American football defensive end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Missouri. He signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2012.
Early years
He attended South Oak Cliff High School. He was an All-Midlands Region defensive lineman by PrepStar Magazine.[1]
College career
In his Sophomore season, He was the Team Spring Most Improved Defensive lineman. In his Junior season, He was selected for the Jeff Rigman Outstanding Underclassman Leadership Award[2] and was selected to the 2nd-Team All-Big 12 team following the conclusion of his Junior season.[3] In his Senior season, He was named to the Pre-Season 1st-Team All-Big 12 Lindy's, Blue Ribbon, Pre-Season 2nd-Team All-Big 12 Athlon, Phil Steele.[1] He also was selected to the Pre-Season CFPA DL Watch List and Pre-Season Lombardi Watch List prior to the season.[4]
Professional career
Miami Dolphins (2012)
On May 4, 2012, He signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent.[5][6] On August 25, 2012, He was released among roster cuts.[7]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2012)
On October 1, 2012, He signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.[8][9] In his tenure with the team, He only recorded one tackle for the 2012 CFL season.[10]
New York Jets (2012–2013)
On December 4, 2012, He signed with the New York Jets to join the practice squad.[11] On December 31, He was signed with the New York Jets to a reserve/future contract.[12] He was released on August 31, 2013.[13]
Buffalo Bills (2013)
Smith signed with the Buffalo Bills on December 30, 2013.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2014–present)
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.[14] On November 6, 2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ruled Smith out for Week 9's matchup against the New York Giants.[15] On November 13, 2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ruled Smith out for Week 10's matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.[16] On November 22, 2015, Smith was cleared to play in Week 11's matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.[17] 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.[18]
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.[19]
References
- 1 2 "Missouri Tigers Profile". mutigers.com.
- ↑ "Tiger Football Hands Out Team Awards". mutigers.com. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
- ↑ "All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced". big12sports.com. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
- ↑ "Smith, Madison Named to Lombardi Watch List". mutigers.com. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
- ↑ "Dolphins Announce Signing Of 16 Undrafted College Free Agents". miamidolphins.com. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
- ↑ "Dolphins sign up 16 college free agents". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved May 4, 2012.
- ↑ "Dolphins Make Roster Moves". miamidolphins.com. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
- ↑ "Tiger-Cats Add to Defensive Line". oursportscentral.com. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
- ↑ "TIGER-CATS ADD TO DEFENSIVE LINE". ticats.ca. Retrieved October 1, 2012.
- ↑ "Jacquies Smith #92 – Hamilton Tiger-Cats". covers.com.
- ↑ "LB Jacquies Smith Signed to Practice Squad". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
- ↑ "Jets Sign 8 to Reserve/Future Contracts". newyorkjets.com. Retrieved December 31, 2012.
- ↑ Lange, Randy (31 August 2013). "Jets Move 22, Get Down to 53-Man Active Roster". New York Jets. Archived from the original on 1 September 2013. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
- ↑ "Buccaneers' Jacquies Smith: Misses practice Wednesday - CBSSports.com". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
- ↑ "Buccaneers' Jacquies Smith: Ruled out Sunday - CBSSports.com". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
- ↑ "Buccaneers' Jacquies Smith: Will not play against Cowboys - CBSSports.com". CBSSports.com. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
- ↑ "Bucs-Eagles Inactives: Jackson, Smith Return". www.buccaneers.com. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
- ↑ "Buccaneers vs. Falcons Injury Report". www.buccaneers.com. Retrieved 2015-12-05.
- ↑ Smith, Scott. "Jacquies Smith Headed to Injured Reserve". Buccaneers.com.