Jonathan Smith (American football)

Infobox NFLactive


name=Jonathan Smith
currentteam=Free agent
currentpositionplain=Wide receiver
birthdate=birth date and age|1981|11|28
birthplace=Argyle, Georgia
heightft=5
heightin=10
weight=194
debutyear=2004
debutteam=Buffalo Bills
college=Georgia Tech
draftyear=2004
draftround=7
draftpick=214
pastteams=
* Buffalo Bills (2004-2005)
* New England Patriots (2006, 2007*)
* Buffalo Bills* (2007):*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
nfl=SMI442856

Jonathan Dewayne Smith (born November 28, 1981 in Argyle, Georgia) is a free agent wide receiver in the National Football League. Smith was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round with the 214th overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft. The Bills selected him out of cfb link|team=Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football|school=Georgia Institute of Technology|title=Georgia Tech.

College career

Smith was a successful college wide receiver and kick returner at Georgia Tech from 2001 to 2003. While at Georgia Tech, he majored in Management. In four years, Smith had over 2,931 all-purpose yards and 15 all-purpose touchdowns.

Professional career

Smith was drafted in the 7th round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills as the 214th overall pick. He was the backup kick and punt returner for the Buffalo Bills in 2005 and had over 400 all-purpose yards in his rookie season.

The Bills released Smith at the end of the 2006 preseason. He was immediately claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots, who then released him before the opening game. On September 12, 2006, the Patriots re-signed Smith. On October 5, 2006, the Patriots released Smith from their roster. On January 4, 2007, Smith was signed to the Patriots' 2007 roster. He was released again on July 19, 2007, and claimed by the Bills off waivers on July 21.