American tight end Jonnu Andre Smith competes in the National Football League for the New England Patriots. He stands 1.91 m tall and weighs 112 kg. He went to West Port High School. He received a scholarship to Florida International University, where he played college football for the Panthers. He pursued liberal studies. He participated in 12 games as a freshman in 2013, recording 388 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
He participated in 12 games as a sophomore in 2014, accumulating 710 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. He participated in 8 games as a junior in 2015, racking up 397 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. He participated in 11 games as a senior in 2016 and recorded 506 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Although he received a Senior Bowl invite, other tight ends who were anticipated to go in the first and second rounds of the draft eclipsed him. During the third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Tennessee Titans picked him with the 100th overall pick. Smith inked a $4.10 million, four-year deal with the Titans in May 2017 that also included a $706,288 signing bonus.
With 35 receptions, 439 receiving yards, and three touchdowns, he tied his career high for touchdowns in the 2019 season. He also set career highs in receiving yards and receptions. For an additional 78 yards, he ran four times. He signed a $50 million, four-year contract with the New England Patriots in March 2021.
Is Jonnu Smith active?
Jonnu Smith is still on the active roster.