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Jason SmithNo headshot available
Position: T
Jersey #: 63
Date of Birth: April 30, 1986
Height / Weight: 6'5" / 308 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 2 in 2009 by SL
First Team: SL (2009)
Last Team: NYJ (2012)

Career SummaryJason Smith was a Baylor offensive tackle selected second overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2009 NFL Draft.
The Dallas native became an All-American after moving from tight end to offensive tackle at Baylor.
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Sources for this sectionbaylorbears.com — Jason Smith - Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame
baylorbears.com — St. Louis Bound: Rams Take Smooth #2
Early LifeSmith is a Dallas native.
Baylor identified him as a product of W.T. White High School in Dallas, Texas.
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Sources for this sectionbaylorbears.com — Smith Named FWAA All-America
High SchoolSmith attended W.T. White High School in Dallas.
He entered Baylor as a two-star, 6-foot-5, 220-pound tight-end prospect.
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Sources for this sectionbaylorbears.com — Jason Smith - Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame
College CareerSmith played tight end early at Baylor before becoming a three-year starting offensive tackle.
He made eight starts at tight end as a redshirt freshman, then started 30 games at tackle over his final three seasons.
As a senior, he helped Baylor produce 2,349 rushing yards, its highest total in 27 years.
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Sources for this sectionbaylorbears.com — Jason Smith - Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame
Path to the NFLThe St. Louis Rams selected Smith second overall in the 2009 NFL Draft.
The pick tied the highest draft position in Baylor history and made him the program's first first-round selection in 13 years.
Section reviewed 2026-09-27
Sources for this sectionbaylorbears.com — Jason Smith - Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame
baylorbears.com — St. Louis Bound: Rams Take Smooth #2
NFL CareerSmith played three seasons with the Rams before joining the New York Jets in 2012.
He later spent 2013 with New Orleans and finished his NFL career in 2014.
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Sources for this sectionacusports.com — Jason Smith - Football Coach - Abilene Christian Athletics
Career AccomplishmentsSmith earned consensus All-America and unanimous All-Big 12 honors as a Baylor senior in 2008.
The Football Writers Association of America named him to its 2008 All-America team, making him Baylor's first All-America offensive tackle since 1975.
Section reviewed 2026-09-27
Sources for this sectionbaylorbears.com — Jason Smith - Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame
baylorbears.com — Smith Named FWAA All-America
Playing StyleSmith was a physical offensive tackle who helped anchor Baylor's running game.
Baylor's 2008 offensive line produced 195.8 rushing yards per game, third in the Big 12 and 25th nationally.
Section reviewed 2026-09-27
Sources for this sectionbaylorbears.com — Smith Named FWAA All-America
LegacyBaylor inducted Smith into its Athletics Hall of Fame in 2020.
His No. 2 overall selection remains tied for the highest draft position in Baylor history.
Section reviewed 2026-09-27
Sources for this sectionbaylorbears.com — Jason Smith - Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame
Post-CareerSmith began a college-football coaching career after his playing days.
He worked at North Texas for two seasons, joined Abilene Christian in 2024 as tight ends coach and became its running backs coach in January 2025.
Section reviewed 2026-09-27
Sources for this sectionacusports.com — Jason Smith - Football Coach - Abilene Christian Athletics

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