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| Born: | January 26, 1989 Colonial Beach, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Stafford (Stafford County, Virginia) | ||||||
| College: | Maryland (2007–2010) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 2011 / Round: 2 / Pick: 58 | ||||||
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James Torrey Smith (born January 26, 1989) is a former professional football wide receiver. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. Torrey played college football for the Maryland Terrapins. The Baltimore Ravens selected him in the 2011 NFL draft. He also played for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Carolina Panthers. Smith is a two-time Super Bowl champion. He won Super Bowl XLVII with the Ravens and Super Bowl LII with the Eagles.
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Early Life and High School Football
Torrey Smith was born on January 26, 1989. He grew up in Colonial Beach, Virginia, and Fredericksburg, Virginia, with his mother, Monica Jenkins. As the oldest of seven children, Torrey helped his single mother with chores. He also earned good grades in school.
Torrey attended Stafford Senior High School. There, he played both basketball and football. In football, he played many different positions. These included quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and cornerback. He was also a kickoff returner and punt returner. His coach, Roger Pierce, knew Torrey could make big plays.
During his senior year in 2006, Torrey had 815 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. He also returned six kickoffs for touchdowns during his high school career. He earned many honors for his skills. Torrey also enjoys fishing in his free time.
Choosing a College Team
Many colleges were interested in Torrey Smith. These included Maryland, Penn State, and Virginia Tech. ESPN thought he was a "do-it-all prospect." They believed he would be a great wide receiver because of his size and speed.
The Virginia team was interested but did not offer him a scholarship right away. They wanted to see if he had fully recovered his speed after a basketball injury. Torrey proved his speed at a combine. Maryland then offered him a scholarship, which he accepted. He wanted to show Virginia that he was fully healed and ready to play.
College Career at Maryland
Learning the Ropes (2007-2008)
Torrey Smith spent his first year at Maryland in 2007 as a redshirt. This meant he practiced with the team but did not play in games. He was named the scout team player of the year. He worked hard to learn the wide receiver position, which was new to him.
In the 2008 season, Torrey played in all 13 games. He started in the last six games. He was also a key player on special teams as a kickoff returner. He caught 24 passes for 336 yards and two touchdowns. Torrey set a school record for kickoff return yards for a freshman. He also blocked a punt against Virginia Tech.
One exciting moment was when he returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown in the 2008 Humanitarian Bowl. This was a record for that bowl game. By the end of the season, Torrey had set a new Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) record for single-season kickoff return yards with 1,089 yards. He led his team with 1,425 total yards.
Breaking Records (2009-2010)
In the 2009 season, Torrey continued to shine. He played in all 12 games and started 10 of them. He caught 61 passes for 824 yards and five touchdowns. He also returned 51 kickoffs for 1,309 yards and two touchdowns. This broke his own ACC record for kickoff return yards. Torrey was one of the best all-around players in the nation. He was named to the All-ACC second team as both a wide receiver and return specialist.
Torrey returned for the 2010 season to improve his skills for the NFL draft. He also wanted to finish his degree in criminology and criminal justice. He had a great connection with quarterback Danny O'Brien. Torrey had a record-setting game against North Carolina State. He caught 14 passes for 224 yards and four touchdowns. This set a school record for most touchdowns in a single game. He also became only the second Maryland receiver to gain over 1,000 yards in one season.
Torrey finished his college career with 19 receiving touchdowns. After the season, he decided to enter the 2011 NFL draft to help his family financially.
College Statistics
| Maryland Terrapins | ||||||||||||||||||
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| Season | Games | Receiving | Returning | Rushing | ||||||||||||||
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | ||
| 2008 | 13 | 6 | 24 | 336 | 14.0 | 44 | 2 | 42 | 1,089 | 25.9 | 99 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 12 | 10 | 61 | 824 | 13.5 | 64 | 5 | 51 | 1,309 | 25.7 | 85 | 2 | 11 | 59 | 5.4 | 14 | 1 | |
| 2010 | 13 | 12 | 67 | 1,055 | 15.7 | 80 | 12 | 30 | 585 | 19.5 | 33 | 0 | 9 | 7 | 0.8 | 9 | 0 | |
| Total | 38 | 28 | 152 | 2,215 | 14.6 | 80 | 19 | 123 | 2,983 | 24.3 | 99 | 3 | 21 | 66 | 3.1 | 14 | 1 | |
Professional NFL Career
Torrey Smith was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft. He was known for his speed and ability to catch long passes.
Baltimore Ravens (2011-2014)
Rookie Season Success (2011)
In his third NFL game, Torrey had an amazing performance against the St. Louis Rams. He scored three touchdowns on his first three catches. This made him the first NFL rookie to have three touchdown catches in a single quarter. He finished that game with five catches for 152 yards.
Later that season, he caught a 26-yard game-winning touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also set Ravens rookie records for receptions (50), receiving yards (841), and receiving touchdowns (7).
Super Bowl Champion (2012)
Before a big game against the New England Patriots, Torrey Smith faced a very sad personal loss when his younger brother passed away. Despite his sadness, Torrey chose to play in the game. He had an incredible performance, leading his team with six catches for 127 yards and two touchdowns. The Ravens won the game 31-30.
Torrey finished the 2012 season with 48 catches, 855 yards, and eight touchdowns. In the playoffs, he caught two long touchdown passes against the Denver Broncos. The Ravens went on to win Super Bowl XLVII against the San Francisco 49ers, earning Torrey his first Super Bowl ring.
Leading Receiver (2013-2014)
In 2013, Torrey became the Ravens' main receiver. He had his first season with over 1,000 receiving yards, finishing with 1,128 yards. He was the first receiver drafted by the Ravens to reach this milestone.
In 2014, Torrey continued to be a key player. He caught a career-high 11 touchdown passes. He had three games where he scored multiple touchdowns. In the final regular season game, he caught two crucial passes, including a 16-yard touchdown, to help the Ravens win and make the playoffs. The Ravens won their Wild Card game against the Steelers.
After the 2014 season, Torrey decided to explore playing for other teams. He thanked the Ravens and their fans for his time in Baltimore. He left the Ravens holding the franchise record for yards per catch in the regular season.
San Francisco 49ers (2015-2016)
In March 2015, Torrey Smith signed with the San Francisco 49ers. He played alongside his former Ravens teammate, Anquan Boldin. In his first season with the 49ers, he played in all 16 games. He finished with 33 catches for 663 yards and four touchdowns. He led the league in yards per reception, averaging 20.1 yards per catch.
In 2016, Torrey played in 12 games. He had 20 catches for 267 yards and three touchdowns before an injury ended his season early. He was released by the 49ers in March 2017.
Philadelphia Eagles (2017)
Torrey Smith signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in March 2017. He quickly made an impact. In October, he caught a 59-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Carson Wentz. The Eagles had a fantastic season, finishing 13-3.
In the playoffs, Torrey helped the Eagles reach Super Bowl LII. They defeated the New England Patriots in a thrilling game. Torrey caught five passes for 49 yards, earning his second Super Bowl ring.
Carolina Panthers (2018)
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In March 2018, the Eagles traded Torrey Smith to the Carolina Panthers. He played in 11 games for the Panthers, catching 17 passes for 190 yards and two touchdowns.
Torrey Smith announced his retirement from professional football in September 2019.
NFL Career Statistics
| Legend | |
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| Won the Super Bowl | |
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular Season
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2011 | BAL | 16 | 14 | 50 | 841 | 16.8 | 74 | 7 | 4 | 39 | 9.8 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 49 | 855 | 17.4 | 54 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 3.0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 65 | 1,128 | 17.4 | 74 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | BAL | 16 | 16 | 49 | 767 | 15.7 | 53 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | SF | 16 | 12 | 33 | 663 | 20.1 | 76 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | SF | 12 | 12 | 20 | 267 | 13.4 | 53 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | PHI | 16 | 14 | 36 | 430 | 11.9 | 59 | 2 | 1 | −3 | −3.0 | −3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CAR | 11 | 6 | 17 | 190 | 11.2 | 35 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 119 | 106 | 319 | 5,141 | 16.1 | 76 | 41 | 8 | 45 | 5.6 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 2011 | BAL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 42 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | BAL | 4 | 4 | 11 | 233 | 21.2 | 59 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | BAL | 2 | 2 | 5 | 90 | 18.0 | 35 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | PHI | 3 | 3 | 13 | 157 | 12.1 | 41 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 11 | 10 | 33 | 571 | 17.3 | 59 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Ravens Franchise Records
Torrey Smith holds several records for the Baltimore Ravens:
- Career:
- Yards per reception (minimum 200 receptions), regular season: 17.4
- Yards per reception (minimum ten receptions), playoffs: 20.7
- Rookie Season (2011):
- Receptions: 50
- Receiving yards per game: 52.6
- Receiving touchdowns: 7 (shared with Marlon Brown and Marquise Brown)
- Games with 100+ yards receiving: 2
- Games with 3+ total touchdowns: 1
- Single game, rookie:
- Receiving yards: 165 (November 20, 2011, against the Cincinnati Bengals)
- Receiving touchdowns: 3 (September 25, 2011, against the St. Louis Rams)
- Total touchdowns: 3 (September 25, 2011, against the St. Louis Rams)
Life After Football and Honors
After retiring from football, Torrey Smith has focused on helping others. He started the Torrey Smith Foundation (TSF). This non-profit organization helps young people who are facing challenges. It also supports those affected by domestic violence. The TSF offers many programs, including:
- Back-to-school and after-school activities
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) camps
- Charitable basketball games
- Holiday meal and gift programs
Torrey has also worked as an intern for Maryland Representative Elijah Cummings. He represented the Ravens at the Maryland State capital. In 2016, he was nominated for the Walter Payton award for his community work.
In 2019, his hometown of Colonial Beach, Virginia, named a park in his honor. Torrey had helped fund the park's restoration and expansion. In 2020, the Library of Virginia recognized him as one of its Strong Men & Women in Virginia History for his ongoing charity work.
In December 2020, Torrey joined Rose Health as an investor and ambassador. He helps promote mental health awareness. He has shared that the Rose app has helped him with his own mental health.
Personal Life
Torrey Smith married his longtime girlfriend, Chanel Williams, on July 11, 2013. They met at the University of Maryland. Chanel was a track athlete there. They have three children: a son named Torrey "TJ" Jeremiah (born April 4, 2014), a son named Kameron James (born June 22, 2016), and a daughter named Kori Lynn Smith (born December 18, 2018).
