Telvin Smith Sr.
LB
#50
Experience: 6 years
Height: 6-3
Age: 28
Weight: 215 lbs
College: Florida State
Biography
TRANSACTIONS
Originally drafted by Jacksonville in the fifth round (144th overall) of the 2014 draft
PRO (Games played/started - 60/54, 3/3)
• Fourth-year LB was drafted in the fifth round from Florida State and has emerged as a starter at WLB
• Earned his first career Pro Bowl nod and was named second-team All-Pro LB by the Associated Press in 2017
Recent Games
| WK | OPP | RESULT | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | OPP FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | @Texans | L 3 - 20 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 16 | @Dolphins | W 17 - 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 1 | 0 | |
| 15 | Redskins | L 13 - 16 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 14 | @Titans | L 9 - 30 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 13 | Colts | W 6 - 0 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||||
| 12 | @Bills | L 21 - 24 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 11 | Steelers | L 16 - 20 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 10 | @Colts | L 26 - 29 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 8 | Eagles | L 18 - 24 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||
| 7 | Texans | L 7 - 20 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 6 | @Cowboys | L 7 - 40 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 5 | @Chiefs | L 14 - 30 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 4 | Jets | W 31 - 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 3 | Titans | L 6 - 9 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 2 | Patriots | W 31 - 20 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||
| 1 | @Giants | W 20 - 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Stats
Defense Career
| SEASON | TEAM | G | GS | Total | Solo | AST | SCK | SFTY | PDEF | INT | YDS | AVG | LNG | TDS | FF | OPP FR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 16 | 9 | 100 | 68 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2015 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 14 | 14 | 127 | 98 | 29 | 2.5 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 16 | 16 | 117 | 97 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 14 | 14 | 99 | 73 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 | Jacksonville Jaguars | 16 | 16 | 125 | 91 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TOTAL | 76 | 69 | 568 | 427 | 141 | 7.5 | 0 | 26 | 9 | 130 | 14.4 | 33 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
Post-draft analysis: Linebackers
Marrone on Smith: “I put football to the side”
Offseason kickoff: “It’s a voluntary period”
The defense: A pre-draft look
Meeting review: Marrone talks Jaguars defense
On to ’19: Linebackers
On to ’19: The defense
Eleven on eleven: Bryan Schwartz
Top 100: Telvin Smith at No. 67
O-Zone: Man of character
O-Zone: Not guilty
O-Zone: Ball of confusion
Week that was: So much for the 'consensus'
NFL Draft: Handicapping No. 29
O-Zone: Bold... and cool
Week that was: Round 1 long shot
O-Zone: Right on time
O-Zone: WWPD
O-Zone: Stay focused
Zone reaction: Kicking off ‘18
'18 offseason: Hitting the reset button
View from the O-Zone: “I love him”
Posluszny: “It’s my time”
O-Zone: Am what I am
O-Zone: Confidence in sunshine
Jacksonville Jaguars' top 10 plays | 2018 season
Watch the top 10 plays from the Jacksonville Jaguars during the 2018 season.
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith backs up Malik Jackson's 16-0 prediction for 2018
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith joins "NFL Total Access" to talk about the start of training camp.
MTS: Which linebacker under 30 would you want for one play, drive, game and the next five years?
Move the Sticks' Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks discuss which linebacker under the age of 30 they would want for one play, drive, game and the next five years.
'Top 100 Players of 2018': Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith | No. 67
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith is voted number 67 in the NFL by his peers on "Top 100 Players of 2018."
Smith: "$10,000"
Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith talks about facing Tom Brady, his energetic pre-game conversations and big fine from last Sunday in Pittsburgh.
All Access: Telvin Smith
Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith joins Calais Campbell and Company to recap one of the biggest playoff wins in team history and look forward to one of the biggest challenges possible, the Patriots in New England in the AFC Championship Game.
Smith: "You feel me?"
Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith explained the energy on the field during the Jags 10-3 win over the Bills, the defensive mentality on the goal line and getting ready for the Steelers next Sunday in Pittsburgh.
Smith: "Now you're getting the best"
Jags linebacker Telvin Smith talks about facing a hot quarterback, missing out on the Pro Bowl and going for the Super Bowl.
Inside a Minute: Straight facts
Brian Sexton has the story of the day from EverBank Field in 60 seconds or less.
Smith: "It was tough"
Jags linebacker Telvin Smith talks about missing two games, getting back on the field this week and this week's game against the Texans.
Inside a Minute: Not this time
Brian Sexton recaps the Jags approach to Philip Rivers on Sunday in 60 seconds or less.
Inside a Minute: Feeling good?
Brian Sexton examines the addition of defensive tackle Marcell Dareus and the addition to linebacker Telvin Smith's bottom line Inside a Minute.
Smith: "I'm ready to talk 'ball"
Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith talks about his new contract and a new teammate following Monday's practice at EverBank Field.
Mic'DD Up: Telvin Smith
Get a look into the colorful personality and professional intensity of Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith who wore a microphone during the Jaguars shutout win over the Colts in Indianapolis.
Jaguars All Access
Join Brent Martineau, Jeff Lageman, defensive end Calais Campbell and linebacker Telvin Smith for a look back at Sunday's loss to the Titans and a preview of next Sunday's London game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Inside a Minute: Working at the Y
Jaguars.com senior correspondent Brian Sexton recaps the Jaguars day in Houston on Monday where they worked out at the YMCA and tried to focus on football while waiting to return to Jacksonville.
Smith: "I like to focus on football"
Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith meets the media at the start of the 2017 offseason program.
2016 Top Ten Plays: Number 10
Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith makes a momentum changing play in the Jaguars Week 17 game in Indianapolis.
T. Smith: "Never let this record define this team"
Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith speaks with the media after a loss in Buffalo to the Bills.
Smith: "We have to get at least one"
Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith meets the media after the Jaguars 24-21 loss to the Houston Texans on Sunday at EverBank Field.
A Few Good Minutes: Telvin Smith
Jags linebacker Telvin Smith sits down with Jaguars.com Senior Correspondent Brian Sexton in this week's edition of A Few Good Minutes.
Smith: "It will keep getting better"
Jags linebacker Telvin Smith talks about Hurricane Matthew, his inspired play and the Jaguars improving defense.
Smith: "We're going to be very disruptive"
Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith talks about the Jags defensive line, his focus this summer and fellow Florida State alum Jalen Ramsey's transition to the NFL.
Top 100 Players of 2016: No. 83 Telvin Smith
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith is voted the 83rd-best player in the NFL by his peers on "Top 100 Players of 2016."
Smith: "it was just us"
Linebacker Telvin Smith talks about missing opportunities against the Chargers in the aftermath of the Jaguars 31-25 loss on Sunday at Everbank Field.