Kaden Smith
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Smith with the New York Giants in 2020
Personal information
Born: (1997-04-24) April 24, 1997
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:249 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Marcus (Flower Mound, Texas)
College:Stanford (2016–2018)
Position:Tight end
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 6 / Pick: 176
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Receptions:52
Receiving yards:413
Receiving touchdowns:3
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Kaden Nelson Smith (born April 24, 1997) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Stanford. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and has also been a member of the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts.

Early years

Smith attended Edward S. Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas.[1] During his career he had 144 career receptions for 2,260 yards. He committed to Stanford University to play college football.[2]

College career

After redshirting his first year at Stanford in 2016, Smith played had 23 receptions for 414 yards and five touchdowns in 2017.[3][4] In 2018, he was a finalist for the John Mackey Award.[5] On January 1, 2019, Smith announced that he would forgo his senior season and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.[6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 5 in
(1.96 m)		 255 lb
(116 kg)		 32+1⁄4 in
(0.82 m)		 9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.92 s1.68 s2.86 s4.47 s7.08 s33.5 in
(0.85 m)		9 ft 0 in
(2.74 m)		15 reps
[7][8]

San Francisco 49ers

Smith was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round, 176th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft.[9][10] He was waived on September 14, 2019.[11]

New York Giants

Smith with the Giants in 2019.

On September 16, 2019, Smith was claimed off of waivers by the New York Giants.[12] During the Week 12 matchup against the Chicago Bears, Smith made his first-career start in his fourth game and recorded his first touchdown in the NFL in the 19–14 loss.[13] In week 16 against the Washington Redskins, Smith caught 6 passes for 35 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, during the 41–35 win.[14]

Smith was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 20, 2020,[15] and activated on December 1.[16]

On December 3, 2021, Smith was placed on injured reserve.[17]

On March 11, 2022, Smith was waived after failing a physical.[18]

Indianapolis Colts

On May 24, 2023, Smith signed with the Indianapolis Colts.[19] He was waived on August 1, 2023.[20]

Washington Commanders

On August 13, 2023, Smith signed with the Washington Commanders.[21] On August 29, he was placed on injured reserve.[22] He was released on October 16.

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Receiving Fumbles
YRTMGPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2019NYG 96312688.632320
2020NYG 1512181126.216010
2021NYG 943331121000
Total3322524138.632330

References

  1. ↑ Sayles, Damon (August 26, 2012). "Bama, FSU look at 2016 TE Kaden Smith". ESPN.com.
  2. ↑ Champlin, Drew (April 14, 2014). "Analyzing Alabama's top tight end targets after Kaden Smith committed to Stanford". AL.com.
  3. ↑ FitzGerald, Tom (December 26, 2017). "Stanford's Kaden Smith will enter Alamo Bowl on a roll". SFGate. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  4. ↑ FitzGerald, Tom (September 12, 2018). "Kaden Smith already fits in the pantheon of great Stanford tight ends". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Cardinal corner: A national finalist, a scholar, Senior Night". Palo Alto Online. November 19, 2018. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Stanford's Kaden Smith headed to the NFL". San Francisco Chronicle. January 1, 2019. Retrieved February 5, 2019.
  7. ↑ "Kaden Smith Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 22, 2020.
  8. ↑ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Kaden Smith College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  9. ↑ Fann, Joe (April 27, 2019). "49ers Select TE Kaden Smith with No. 176 pick in 2019 NFL Draft". 49ers.com.
  10. ↑ Holloway, Patrick (September 14, 2019). "49ers Select TE Kaden Smith with No. 176 pick in 2019 NFL Draft". ninernation.com. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  11. ↑ "49ers Promote RB Jeff Wilson; Waive TE Kaden Smith". 49ers.com. September 14, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  12. ↑ Williams, Charean (September 16, 2019). "Giants waive Paul Perkins after claiming Kaden Smith". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  13. ↑ Eisen, Michael (November 24, 2019). "Statistics and Notes from Chicago Bears vs. New York Giants". Giants.com.
  14. ↑ "Jones throws for 5 TDs, Giants beat Redskins in overtime". www.espn.com. Associated Press. December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  15. ↑ Moraitis, Mike (November 20, 2020). "Giants to place Matt Peart, Dante Pettis, Kaden Smith on COVID-19 list". USAToday.com. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  16. ↑ Eisen, Michael (December 1, 2020). "Transactions: 3 Giants activated off COVID-19 list; Kyler Fackrell to IR". Giants.com. Retrieved December 26, 2020.
  17. ↑ Traina, Patricia (December 3, 2021). "Giants Unveil Lengthy, Final Injury Report Ahead of Week 13 Game vs. Dolphins". FanNation.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  18. ↑ Eisen, Michael (March 11, 2022). "Giants sign OL Matt Gono; TE Kaden Smith waived". Giants.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  19. ↑ "Colts sign TE Kaden Smith, waive G Harris LaChance". Colts.com. May 24, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Colts sign OT Dan Skipper, waive OT Jordan Murray, TE Kaden Smith". Colts.com. August 1, 2023. Retrieved August 1, 2023.
  21. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 13, 2023). "Commanders sign TE Kaden Smith, release P Colby Wadman". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 13, 2023.
  22. ↑ Selby, Zach (August 29, 2023). "Commanders release 20 players, place four on IR". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
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