Tye Smith


Tye Smith is an American football cornerback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He played college football at Towson and was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2015 NFL Draft.

Early years

Smith attended Wakefield high school in Raleigh, North Carolina where he graduated in 2011.

College career

Smith committed to Towson University where he enrolled in July 2011. He attended Towson from 2011 to 2014 and played all four years.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Smith was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round, 170th overall, of the 2015 NFL Draft.
On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Seahawks as part of final roster cuts. On September 8, 2016, he was signed to the Seahawks' practice squad. He was released on September 21, 2016.

Washington Redskins

On September 27, 2016, Smith was signed to the Washington Redskins' practice squad.

Tennessee Titans

On January 16, 2017, Smith signed a futures contract with the Tennessee Titans. In 2017, Smith played in a career-high 15 games in his first season with the Titans and posted career-bests with 11 tackles, an interception and eight special teams stops. He was placed on injured reserve on July 31, 2018.
Smith re-signed with the Titans on March 13, 2019. He was waived on November 2, 2019. Smith was re-signed on November 5, 2019 after a wrist injury to Malcolm Butler.
In week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts, Smith recovered a field goal attempt by Adam Vinatieri that was blocked by teammate Dane Cruikshank and returned it for a 63 yard touchdown in the 31–17 win.
In week 14 against the Oakland Raiders, Smith forced a fumble on tight end Darren Waller which was recovered by teammate Jayon Brown who returned the ball for a 46 yard touchdown during the 42–21 win.
Smith re-signed to a one-year deal with the Titans on April 21, 2020.