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Jeff Smith

WR

Jeff Smith plays WR in the NFL. His most recent season came in 2023 with ARI, capping a 5-season NFL career. His air-yards share stands out most — the 83rd percentile at the position. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 34 catches for 426 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

6'1", 195#

College

Boston College

Draft

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Seasons

2019–2023

2020 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
24.3

2th percentile among WRs

9 games · 37 targets

Role×0.14+1.00
Hands×0.1-2.33
Volume×0.12-0.17
Total EPA×0.22-1.27
EPA/target×0.3-2.30
Yards/target×0.12-2.27

2020 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size43▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands3▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat81▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability18▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share82▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share83▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency2▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume57▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2022NYJ53.778134
2021NYJ46.49-18113
2020NYJ24.3917167
2019NYJ45.81112

Career profile

Jeff Smith has appeared in 26 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, all with NYJ.

As a receiver he has caught 34 passes for 426 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2020 with NYJ: 167 yards and 0 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2020 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
11
2.8/g
111
28/g
0
Away5
6
1.2/g
56
11/g
0
In division4
2
0.5/g
15
4/g
0
Out of division5
15
3.0/g
152
30/g
0
In losses9
17
1.9/g
167
19/g
0
On grass2
1
0.5/g
8
4/g
0
On turf7
16
2.3/g
159
23/g
0
Indoors1
1
1.0/g
5
5/g
0
Outdoors8
16
2.0/g
162
20/g
0

2020 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 4DEN7 rec, 81 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 5ARI3 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD25.3
Week 6MIA1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD27.8
Week 7BUF—36.4
Week 8KC3 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD37.7
Week 11LAC1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD48.2
Week 12MIA1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD41.7
Week 14SEA1 rec, 14 yds, 0 TD47.9
Week 17NE—42.6

Jeff Smith — common questions

What position does Jeff Smith play?
Jeff Smith is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jeff Smith played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jeff Smith has played for NYJ (2019–2022).
Where did Jeff Smith go to college?
Jeff Smith played college football at Boston College.
How many touchdowns has Jeff Smith scored?
Jeff Smith has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jeff Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jeff Smith rated 53.7 for 2022, the 67th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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