Saivion Smith

Saivion Smith (born November 5, 1997) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Alabama.

Saivion Smith
No. 32 – Dallas Cowboys
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1997-11-05) November 5, 1997
Tampa, Florida
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:IMG Academy (FL)
College:Alabama
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Reserve/Future
Career highlights and awards
  • USA Today High School All-American (2015)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 17, 2020
Total tackles:3
Pass deflections:0
Interceptions:0
Forced fumbles:0
Fumble recoveries:0
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Smith attended Lakewood High School. He transferred to IMG Academy after his sophomore season. As a junior, he had 67 tackles, 5 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries.

As a senior, he tallied 43 tackles, one pass defensed, one blocked punt and three blocked field goals. He received USA Today All-USA High School All-American honors. He was considered a four-star prospect according to Rivals.com.

College career

Smith accepted a football scholarship from Louisiana State University. As a true freshman, he appeared in 10 games as a backup cornerback, collecting 4 tackles and 4 passes defensed.

He enrolled at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College for the 2017 season. As a sophomore, he appeared in 12 games, registering 31 tackles (one for loss), 2 interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 6 passes defensed (led the team), 26 kickoff returns for 718 yards (27.6-yard avg.) and one touchdown.

As a junior in 2018, he appeared in 15 games with 12 starts, posting 60 tackles, 3 interceptions (led the team), 5 passes defensed and one forced fumble. He returned an interception for a 38-yard touchdown against Arkansas State University. He had 4 tackles and 2 interceptions against the University of Missouri. He struggled in the 44–16 loss against Clemson University in the national championship game, allowing 3 receptions for 162 receiving yards and leaving the contest with an ankle injury. He declared for the NFL Draft before the start of his senior season on January 12, 2019.[1]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jacksonville Jaguars after the 2019 NFL Draft on April 27, after dropping because of his 40-yard times at the NFL Scouting Combine. He was waived on August 30.[2]

Houston Roughnecks (XFL)

In 2020, he was selected in the XFL Supplemental Draft by the Houston Roughnecks.[3] He had 8 tackles and one pass defensed in the first two games. He was declared inactive in the final three contests of the season.[4] In March, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced that it would be cancelling the rest of the season.[5] In April, the XFL suspended operations and filed for bankruptcy.[6]

Dallas Cowboys

On April 10, 2020, he was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys.[7] On August 1, he was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list,[8] and was activated eight days later.[9] He was waived on September 5, 2020 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[10][11] On September 26, he was promoted to the active roster to replace an injured Chidobe Awuzie.[12] He was waived on October 20,[13] and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[14] He was elevated to the active roster on October 31, November 7, December 8, and December 12 for the team's weeks 8, 9, 13, and 14 games against the Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Cincinnati Bengals, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[15][16][17][18] He was placed on the practice squad/injured list on December 19, 2020.[19] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 4, 2021.

References
  1. "Alabama CB Saivion Smith makes NFL draft decision". Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  2. Oehser, John (August 31, 2019). "Roster reduction: Jaguars move to 53 players". Jacksonville Jaguars. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  3. "Supplemental Draft Results". XFL.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  4. "XFL Saivion Smith stats". XFL.com. Retrieved August 1, 2020.
  5. "XFL Injured Reserve". XFL.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  6. "XFL files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after suspending operations". ESPN. April 13, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  7. "Cowboys sign former Alabama cornerback Saivion Smith". Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  8. Phillips, Rob (August 1, 2020). "Kai Forbath Released; Rookie LB Waived/Injured". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  9. Eatman, Nick (August 9, 2020). "2 Players Removed From COVID List; WR Waived". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
  10. Helman, David (September 5, 2020). "Two LBs Among Notable Cowboys Roster Cuts". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  11. Phillips, Rob (September 6, 2020). "Brandon Carr Among 15 Practice Squad Additions". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  12. Phillips, Rob (September 26, 2020). "Awuzie To IR; Cowboys Add CB, OT Depth". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
  13. Drummond, K. D. (October 20, 2020). "Randy Gregory is back, Cowboys DE returns as 2 players waived". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  14. Thompson, Tony (October 22, 2020). "Cowboys signing practice squad safety to 53-man roster". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  15. Phillips, Rob (October 31, 2020). "Dalton Ruled Out vs. Philly; 2 Veterans Activated". DallasCowboys.com. Retrieved November 14, 2020.
  16. Henry, Asa (November 7, 2020). "Roster Churn: Marquette King tryout, Cowboys elevate from PS for Steelers, Dez Bryant could play for Ravens". USAToday.com. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  17. Alper, Josh (December 8, 2020). "Cowboys promote Jordan Mills, Saivion Smith from practice squad". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  18. "Rashard Robinson, Saivion Smith expected to start at cornerback for Cowboys vs. Bengals". DallasNews.com. December 12, 2020. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
  19. "Saivion Smith: Hits injured reserve". CBSSports.com. December 19, 2020. Retrieved February 3, 2021.
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