Kevin Smith (wide receiver)
.jpg) Smith with the Seattle Seahawks | |||||||||
| No. 17 Seattle Seahawks | |||||||||
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||
| Date of birth: | December 21, 1991 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | 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 | |||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
| Roster status: | Practice squad | ||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2015 | |||||||||
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Kevin Smith (born December 21, 1991) is an American football wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL).[1][2] He played college football at the University of Washington.[3]
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. On June 19, 2014, he was waived by the Jaguars.
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.[4] On September 3, 2016, he was released from the Seahawks' injured reserve.[5] He was re-signed to the practice squad on November 29, 2016.[6]
References
- ↑ "Kevin Smith News, Rumors & Updates". FOX Sports. 1991-12-21. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ↑ "Kevin Smith, WR for the Seattle Seahawks at". Nfl.com. 1991-12-21. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ↑ "Kevin Smith | Seattle Seahawks". Seahawks.com. 2015-08-29. Retrieved 2015-09-05.
- ↑ Boyle, John. "Seahawks Make Roster Moves To Reach 75-Player Limit". Seahawks.com.
- ↑ "Seattle Seahawks Set 53-Man Roster, Trade For Defensive Backs L.J. McCray And Dewey McDonald".
- ↑ Boyle, John (November 29, 2016). "Seahawks Make Practice Squad Roster Moves, Bring Back Former University of Washington Wide Receiver Kevin Smith". Seahawks.com.