American cornerback Jaylin Smith has spent his entire collegiate career with the USC Trojans and decided to enter the 2025 NFL Draft. Smith started his high school football career at Bishop Alemany High School where he played as a cornerback, wide receiver and running back. Smith was rated a four-star recruit by every major sports outlet and recorded 60 tackles, four tackles for a loss and two interceptions as a junior. He was ranked the Top 300 overall player in the 2021 recruiting class and picked USC over offers from Alabama, Arizona State, Clemson, Michigan, LSU, Oregon, Texas and several other top programs.
In his true freshman year with the Trojans, Smith saw action in 10 games at safety and on special times. The versatile defender from Palmdale finished the 2021 season with 11 tackles, two tackles for losses, one interception and a forced fumble. In 2022, as a sophomore, Smith posted 37 tackles and two pass breakups while appearing in 11 games. 2023 was a breakout campaign for the junior cornerback, as he recorded 75 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, and one forced fumble while appearing in all 12 games on the year. Last season, Smith returned as a veteran in the Trojan secondary to play his final year of college football and posted 59 combo tackles with four tackles for loss (via Sports Reference).
Jaylin Smith 40-time
Jaylin Smith's 40-time dash is recorded at 4.45 seconds, according to the 2025 NFL combine results.
| Test Type | Test Result |
| 40-Yard Dash | 4.45s |
| Vertical Jump | 32.5 inches |
| Broad Jump | 10’ 2’’ |
Vertical Jump
Jaylin Smith posted a 32.5-inch vertical jump at the NFL 2025 combine.
Broad Jump
Smith vertically jumped 10 feet 2 inches, according to the NFL 2025 combine results.
Jaylin Smith Physical Attributes
| Physical Attribute | Details |
| Age | November 5, 2000 (age 21) |
| Weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Jaylin Smith Height
Jaylin Smith stands tall at 5 ft 10 in, which is equivalent to 1.78 metres, according to his NFL roster profile.
Jaylin Smith Weight
Jaylin Smith is listed at a weight of 187 lb (85 kg), according to his NFL roster profile.
Jaylin Smith Age
Jaylin Smith was born on November 5, 2000, in Palmdale, California, United States. As of April 2025, Smith is 21 years old.
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FAQs on Jaylin Smith
A. Jaylin Smith attended Bishop Alemany High School in Los Angeles, California.
A. Jaylin Smith stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m).
A. Jaylin Smith plays as a cornerback.
A. Jaylin Smith concluded his college career with the USC Trojans.
A. Jaylin Smith 40-yard time stands at 4.45 seconds.
