Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Jaylin Smith
Texans· #22

JaylinSmith

Cornerback

  • 5'11"
  • 190 lbs
  • Age 22
2
Tackles
0.0
Sacks
0
Int
0
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 4 games

Player Info

Position
Cornerback
Height
5'11"
Weight
190 lbs
Age
22
Born
November 5, 2003 · Palmdale, CA
College
USC
Experience
2nd Season

Contract Details

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$5.9MTotal Value
4YearsDuration
$1.5MAvg. Annual
2025 – 2028Contract Years
$1.1M2026 Salary

Rookie contract · free agent 2029via ESPN

Draft Info

2025Draft Year
Round 3Round
Pick 97Overall
USCCollegeHOUDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
2Tackles
2Solo
0Assisted
0.0Sacks
0.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
0Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
2026420.000
2025460.000
Total880.000

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

Smith will be forced to miss at least four weeks of action after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. The cornerback has played only seven snaps on defense this season, so his absence will carry more of an impact on Houston's special-teams unit.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Oct 4vs DALL000.000
Sep 27@ INDL000.000
Sep 20vs CINL110.000

Latest News

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Injury Status

Injured ReserveHamstring

Smith (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve by the Texans on Tuesday.