Jaylin Smith Houston Texans · #22
Jaylin Smith is a Cornerback for the Houston Texans, drafted 97th overall, 2025. In 2026 he recorded 2 tackles.
Jaylin Smith — the report card
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Where Jaylin Smith stands
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Jaylin Smith — every number, three levels deep
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How the model sees Jaylin Smith
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Jaylin Smith career stats, season by season
| Season | G | Tkl | PD | INT | FF | Sack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 in progress · 2 games | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
The Lab
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Are the Houston Texans built to win?
Team projection rolled up from the roster + last-season baselines — and what it means for his role.
The Ballad of Jaylin Smith
Birth to now — the making of a legend, narrated and scored.
The beginning
Jaylin Smith is a Cornerback for the Houston Texans, in his 2nd NFL season.
Turning pro
Drafted 97th overall, 2025 as a Cornerback.
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Jaylin Smith is a Houston Texans cornerback, drafted 97th overall, 2025.
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Across 2 seasons (2025–2026) he has recorded 8 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions.
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Most recently he posted 2 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions in 2026.
Off the field
- Height
- 5' 11"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Draft
- 97th overall, 2025
- Born
- Palmdale, CA
- Age
- 23
- Jersey
- #22
Jaylin Smith is from Palmdale, CA and is 23 years old. He was drafted 97th overall, 2025 and plays cornerback at 5' 11", 190 lbs.
Over 2 seasons (2025–2026) he has recorded 8 tackles, 0 sacks and 0 interceptions. Smith is currently on the Houston Texans roster.
Jaylin Smith is a depth and special-teams defensive back who has recorded 8 tackles with 0 interceptions and 0 passes defensed across 2 seasons (2025–2026).
Jaylin Smith — frequently asked
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