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76
Games
446
Solo Tackles
7.5
Sacks
9
Interceptions
Telvin Smith is a former outside linebacker out of Florida State, selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the 144th overall pick (round 5) in the 2014 NFL Draft. He played 76 regular-season games from 2014 to 2018, with the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.
Draft Details
Telvin Smith Career Stats
- 1× Pro Bowl selection.
- Primary starter for 5 seasons.
- Ranks 4th in the 2014 draft class in solo tackles (446).
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | JAX | 16 | 68 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | JAX | 14 | 98 | 29 | 13 | 2.5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 | JAX | 16 | 98 | 20 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | JAX | 14 | 73 | 26 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 | JAX | 16 | 91 | 34 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Career | 76 | 428 | 141 | 51 | 7.5 | 11 | 9 | 26 | 5 |
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
6-3
Weight
218 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.52s
Vertical Jump
31.5"
Broad Jump
119"
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  HOU |
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| 1 | 3 |  JAX |
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QB |  UCF |
| 1 | 4 |  BUF |
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WR |  Clemson |
| 1 | 5 |  LV |
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OLB | Buffalo |
| 1 | 6 |  ATL |
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OT |  Texas A&M |
| 1 | 8 |  CLE |
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DB |  Oklahoma State |
| 1 | 9 |  MIN |
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OLB |  UCLA |
| 1 | 10 |  DET |
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TE |  North Carolina |
| 1 | 11 |  TEN |
 Taylor Lewan |
OT |  Michigan |
| 1 | 12 |  NYG |
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WR |  LSU |
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