A 2nd-round pick (36th overall) in the 1992 NFL Draft out of Jackson State University, Jimmy Smith has built an NFL career since. He last played in 2005 with JAX, a career spanning 14 NFL seasons. His 54.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season ranked in the 70th percentile among WRs — solidly above average. His volume stands out most — the 99th percentile at the position. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 597 catches for 8,249 yards and 45 touchdowns.
Size
6'1", 202#
College
Jackson State University
Draft
Rd 2, 36th overall (1992)
Seasons
1992–2005
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology37th percentile among WRs
16 games · 176 targets
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup 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).
Size66▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands94▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat41▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share78▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Share84▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency4▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume99▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Jimmy Smith has played in 107 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: JAX (1999–2000), TEN (2001), WAS (2002), JAX (2003–2005).
As a receiver he has caught 597 passes for 8,249 yards and 45 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 1999 with JAX: 1,636 yards and 6 touchdowns in 16 games.
By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 1999: a 99.0, in the 100th percentile among WRs that year.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game2 vs IND, 2002 Week 17
- Most receiving yards in a game291 on 15 catches, 3 TD vs BAL, 2000 Week 2
2001 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 16 | 112 7.0/g | 1,373 86/g | 8 |
| In division | 10 | 72 7.2/g | 902 90/g | 7 |
| Out of division | 6 | 40 6.7/g | 471 79/g | 1 |
| In wins | 8 | 57 7.1/g | 657 82/g | 3 |
| In losses | 8 | 55 6.9/g | 716 90/g | 5 |
| On grass | 14 | 98 7.0/g | 1,181 84/g | 8 |
| On turf | 2 | 14 7.0/g | 192 96/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 8 8.0/g | 122 122/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 15 | 104 6.9/g | 1,251 83/g | 8 |
2001 game log
| Wk | Opp | Line | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | JAX | 8 rec, 126 yds, 2 TD | 28.4 |
| Week 2 | JAX | 7 rec, 87 yds, 0 TD | 58.8 |
| Week 3 | JAX | 9 rec, 88 yds, 0 TD | 57.1 |
| Week 4 | SEA | 6 rec, 70 yds, 0 TD | 53 |
| Week 6 | JAX | 6 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD | 36.6 |
| Week 7 | BAL | 7 rec, 119 yds, 1 TD | 68.6 |
| Week 8 | TEN | 7 rec, 120 yds, 0 TD | 66.6 |
| Week 9 | JAX | 8 rec, 63 yds, 1 TD | 17.3 |
| Week 10 | PIT | -3 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD | 57.3 |
| Week 11 | JAX | 7 rec, 60 yds, 1 TD | 20.4 |
| Week 12 | JAX | 8 rec, 116 yds, 0 TD | 39.2 |
| Week 13 | CIN | 9 rec, 119 yds, 1 TD | 80 |
| Week 14 | CLE | 5 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD | 40.9 |
| Week 15 | MIN | 8 rec, 122 yds, 0 TD | 99 |
| Week 16 | JAX | 5 rec, 51 yds, 0 TD | 35.6 |
| Week 17 | CHI | 7 rec, 63 yds, 1 TD | 55.4 |
Jimmy Smith — common questions
- What position does Jimmy Smith play?
- Jimmy Smith is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Jimmy Smith played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jimmy Smith has played for JAX (1999–2000), TEN (2001), WAS (2002), JAX (2003–2005).
- Where did Jimmy Smith go to college?
- Jimmy Smith played college football at Jackson State University.
- When was Jimmy Smith drafted?
- Jimmy Smith was selected in round 2, 36th overall, of the 1992 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Jimmy Smith scored?
- Jimmy Smith has 45 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (45 receiving).
- What is Jimmy Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Jimmy Smith rated 77.6 for 2005, the 94th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
Related players
Top teammates, last season on file
- Byron LeftwichQB · 2005
- David GarrardQB · 2005
- Fred TaylorRB · 2005
- Ernest WilfordWR · 2005
- Greg JonesFB · 2005
- Matt JonesWR · 2005
- Reggie WilliamsWR · 2005
- Alvin PearmanRB · 2005
Drafted in round 2, 1992
- Darren MickellDE · pick 2
- Ashley AmbroseCB · pick 29
- Steve IsraelDB · pick 30
- Carl PickensWR · pick 31
- Greg SkrepenakG · pick 32
- Marquez PopeS · pick 33
- Mark D'OnofrioLB · pick 34
- Rod SmithDB · pick 35
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- Isaiah BoldenCB · 2023–2025
- Daniel WilliamsWR · 2017–2018
- Rico RichardsonWR · 2013–2015
- Jaymar JohnsonWR · 2008–2011
- Cletis GordonDB · 2006–2011
- Lavarus GilesRB · 2008–2008
- Chris JonesWR · 2005–2005