Jason Smith’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth & life story

  • Source of Wealth: Sports, Football, NFL
  • Age: 33
  • Birth Place: Dallas, Texas, United States
  • Height: 6’ 5” (1.96m)
  • Weight: 220 lb (100kg)
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Full Name: Jason Kyle Smith
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: April 30, 1986
  • Ethnicity: African American
  • Occupation: Former Professional Football player
  • Education: Baylor University

American professional football player Jason Smith has an estimated net worth of $25 million. Born Jason Kyle Smith on April 30, 1986 in Dallas, Texas, he attended W. T. White High School where he was a First-team All-District honors as an offensive tackle in his sophomore and junior year. He was moved to the tight end as a senior, catching seven passes for 101 yards and one touchdown. He was also rewarded with All-District honors as a senior.

Smith did not have the ideal size at 6’5” (1.96m) and 220 lb (100kg). He was only considered a two-star prospect by Rivals.com. He had few scholarship offers and committed to Baylor University on the same day he received his offer. He played tight end in the 2005 season where he appeared in 11 games, eight of which he played in the starting lineup. He caught six passes over 70 yards and one touchdown. He was moved to the offensive line and started all 12 games of his sophomore season in 2006. He earned an All-Big 12 honorable mention despite missing some games due to a sprained knee. He started seven games at left tackle as a junior.

Jason Smith graduated a year early from school earning his Bachelor of Science in Education degree in recreation in May 2008. He was the second overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the highest drafted player out of Baylor. He signed a six-year contract with the Sr. Louis Rams on July 30, 2009. He was traded to the New York Jets in exchange for tackle Wayne Hunter on August 27, 2012 and was released on February 19, 2013.

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