Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Melvin Smith Jr.
Chiefs· #39

MelvinSmith Jr.

Cornerback

  • 6'1"
  • 185 lbs
  • Age 24
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Tackles
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Sacks
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Int
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Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 1 game

Player Info

Position
Cornerback
Height
6'1"
Weight
185 lbs
Age
24
Born
April 12, 2002 · Bossier City, LA
College
Southern Arkansas
Experience
1st Season

Contract Details

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$1.6MTotal Value
2YearsDuration
$795KAvg. Annual
2026 – 2027Contract Years
$541K2026 Salary

Veteran contract · free agent 2028via ESPN

Draft Info

2025Entered League
UndraftedDraft
Free AgentSigning
Southern ArkansasCollegeKCSigned By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
—Tackles
—Solo
—Assisted
—Sacks
—Stuffs
—Forced Fum
—Int
—Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
No regular-season games on file
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Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
—Projected Pts
—Position Rank
No weekly scoring

The Chiefs waived Smith on Sunday. The cornerback suffered an injury in Friday's preseason finale against the Seahawks, but has promptly recovered from the minor rib issue. Smith was likely claimed as additional secondary depth because Joshua Williams (pectoral) will miss at least the first four games of the regular season on injured reserve.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1@ DENL000.000

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Injury Status

HealthyNo injury designation