Tevaun Smith facts for kids
Smith with the Ottawa Redblacks in 2023
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | January 30, 1993 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 197 lb (89 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Chaminade College (Toronto) Kent School (Kent, Connecticut, U.S.) |
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| College: | Iowa | ||||||
| CFL draft: | 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8 | ||||||
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| CFL status: | National | ||||||
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| Player stats at CFL.ca | |||||||
Tevaun Smith is a Canadian professional football player. He was born on January 30, 1993. Tevaun plays as a wide receiver, catching passes from the quarterback. He has played for several teams in both American and Canadian football leagues.
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Early Life and College Football Journey
Tevaun Smith went to Kent School in Kent, Connecticut. After high school, he played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes. He played for four seasons with the Hawkeyes. During his time there, he caught 102 passes. He gained 1,500 yards and scored seven touchdowns.
Tevaun Smith's Professional Football Career
Tevaun Smith has played for many professional football teams. He started his career in the NFL. Later, he moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Playing for the Indianapolis Colts
In 2016, Tevaun Smith joined the Indianapolis Colts. He signed with them as a player who was not chosen in the main draft. He spent some time on their practice squad. This is a group of players who train with the team. They can be called up to play if needed. He was briefly on the active roster.
Time with the Oakland Raiders
In late 2017, Smith joined the practice squad of the Oakland Raiders. He was with the team for a short period.
Joining the Jacksonville Jaguars
Later in 2017, Tevaun Smith moved to the Jacksonville Jaguars. He was also part of their practice squad. He signed a contract to stay with them into 2018. However, he was later released due to an injury.
Playing for the Edmonton Elks
In 2019, Smith signed a two-year contract with the Edmonton Eskimos. This team had actually drafted him in 2016. In his first season in the CFL, he had a great year. He caught 55 passes and gained 632 yards. He also scored six touchdowns. He signed an extension to stay with Edmonton through the 2021 season. In 2021, he caught 27 passes for 324 yards. He was released by the Elks in May 2022.
Joining the Ottawa Redblacks
Soon after leaving Edmonton, Tevaun Smith signed with the Ottawa Redblacks in May 2022. In his first year with Ottawa, he played in eight games. He caught 14 passes for 142 yards. He also scored two touchdowns. In February 2023, he signed a new contract to stay with the Redblacks for another year. He became a free agent after the 2023 season.
