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88
Games
378
Solo Tackles
11
Sacks
2
Interceptions
Jaylon Smith is a former middle linebacker out of Notre Dame, selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 34th overall pick (round 2) in the 2016 NFL Draft. He played 88 regular-season games from 2017 to 2023, with the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants and Las Vegas Raiders. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Jaylon Smith Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 4 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | DAL | 16 | 48 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | DAL | 16 | 76 | 39 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 2019 | DAL | 16 | 80 | 59 | 6 | 2.5 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
| 2020 | DAL | 16 | 87 | 65 | 5 | 1.5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 | NYG | 9 | 24 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | NYG | 13 | 39 | 42 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | LV | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 87 | 356 | 248 | 24 | 11 | 18 | 2 | 21 | 6 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-2
Weight
223 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.67s
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