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Jimmy Smith

WR

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 91st 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

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
54.5

70th percentile among WRs

16 games · 137 targets

Role×0.14+1.38
Hands×0.1+0.52
Volume×0.12+1.68
Total EPA×0.22-0.04
EPA/target×0.3-0.73
Yards/target×0.12+0.12

2002 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).

Size62▶

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

Receiving

Hands74▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat3▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability50▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share88▶

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

Air-Yards Share23▶

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

Impact

Efficiency21▶

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

Volume91▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005JAX77.6167010236
2004JAX77.4167411726
2003JAX68.512548054
2002WAS54.51628010277
2001TEN43.116-311213738
2000JAX82.5159112138
1999JAX991611616366

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)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Away16
80
5.0/g
1,027
64/g
7
In division6
28
4.7/g
352
59/g
3
Out of division10
52
5.2/g
675
68/g
4
In wins8
38
4.8/g
498
62/g
6
In losses8
42
5.3/g
529
66/g
1
On grass14
69
4.9/g
902
64/g
7
On turf2
11
5.5/g
125
63/g
0
Indoors1
3
3.0/g
35
35/g
0
Outdoors15
77
5.1/g
992
66/g
7

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1JAX8 rec, 104 yds, 0 TD59.5
Week 2KC5 rec, 83 yds, 1 TD77.3
Week 4JAX1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD41.6
Week 5JAX4 rec, 91 yds, 0 TD53.1
Week 6TEN4 rec, 49 yds, 0 TD54.2
Week 7BAL7 rec, 63 yds, 0 TD54.2
Week 8JAX4 rec, 80 yds, 1 TD23.4
Week 9NYG10 rec, 123 yds, 1 TD81.8
Week 10JAX5 rec, 68 yds, 0 TD56.2
Week 11HOU6 rec, 70 yds, 1 TD65.1
Week 12DAL8 rec, 90 yds, 0 TD68.5
Week 13JAX3 rec, 26 yds, 1 TD13.7
Week 14JAX2 rec, 23 yds, 0 TD45.3
Week 15CIN7 rec, 98 yds, 1 TD85.3
Week 16JAX3 rec, 14 yds, 1 TD16.2
Week 17IND2 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD51.7

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.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 2, 1992

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