Jonathan Smith came into the league as a 7th-round selection (214th overall) in 2004, drafted out of Georgia Tech. His most recent season came in 2006 with NE, capping a 3-season NFL career. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 8 catches for 77 yards and 1 touchdown.
Size
5'10", 194#
College
Georgia Tech
Draft
Rd 7, 214th overall (2004)
Seasons
2004–2006
2004 ScoutIndex Rating · WR
Methodology22th percentile among WRs · limited sample
9 games · 0 targets
2004 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speed2▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burst12▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.
Agility2▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).
Size19▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Receiving
Hands50▶
Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.
Deep Threat50▶
Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.
YAC Ability50▶
Yards after catch ÷ reception.
Role
Target Share50▶
Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.
Air-Yards Shareno data▶
Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.
Impact
Efficiency50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.
Volume50▶
Total targets this season.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Jonathan Smith has appeared in 14 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with BUF.
He has rushed for 12 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 8 passes for 77 yards and 1 touchdown. His most productive receiving season was 2005 with BUF: 56 yards and 1 touchdown in 5 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game8 vs CLE, 2004 Week 14
- Most receiving yards in a game30 on 2 catches vs NO, 2005 Week 4
2004 splits
regular season2004 game log
Jonathan Smith — common questions
- What position does Jonathan Smith play?
- Jonathan Smith is listed as a WR.
- Which teams has Jonathan Smith played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jonathan Smith has played for BUF (2004–2005).
- Where did Jonathan Smith go to college?
- Jonathan Smith played college football at Georgia Tech.
- When was Jonathan Smith drafted?
- Jonathan Smith was selected in round 7, 214th overall, of the 2004 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Jonathan Smith scored?
- Jonathan Smith has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
- What is Jonathan Smith's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Jonathan Smith rated 38.4 for 2005, the 31st 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
- Kelly HolcombQB · 2005
- J.P. LosmanQB · 2005
- Willis McGaheeRB · 2005
- Eric MouldsWR · 2005
- Lee EvansWR · 2005
- Josh ReedWR · 2005
- Shaud WilliamsRB · 2005
- Roscoe ParrishWR · 2005
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- John NavarreQB · pick 202
- Ryon BinghamDT · pick 204
- Nate JonesFS · pick 205
- Mark JonesWR · pick 206
- Dylan McFarlandOT · pick 207
- Adimchinobe EchemanduRB · pick 208
- Shane OliveaOT · pick 209
- Raheem OrrDE · pick 210
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