Aaron Smith
Career Summary
Aaron "Boog" Smith is a linebacker from Manning, South Carolina. He played five seasons at South Carolina State and joined the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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High School
Smith attended Manning High School in South Carolina. The Jets' 2025 media information said he did not begin organized football until ninth grade.
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College Career
At South Carolina State from 2020 through 2024, Smith appeared in 45 games and recorded 241 tackles, 9.5 sacks, two interceptions, four passes defensed and one forced fumble. In 2024, he logged 95 tackles, a half sack, a forced fumble, an interception and three passes defensed in 10 games.
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Path to the NFL
The New York Jets signed Smith as an undrafted free agent in 2025 after his South Carolina State career.
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NFL Career
The Jets listed Smith as a rookie linebacker in their 2025 media information.
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Career Accomplishments
Smith earned first-team All-MEAC honors in 2024 and received an invitation to the East-West Shrine Bowl. South Carolina State also described him as a two-time team captain, two-time All-MEAC selection and three-time Academic All-MEAC honoree.
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Playing Style
Smith played linebacker. South Carolina State listed him at 6-foot-2 and 230 pounds in 2024, while the Jets listed him at 6-foot and 234 pounds in 2025; these are dated team roster listings.
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