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American professional football player Jason Smith has an estimated net worth of $25 million. Born Jason Kyle Smith on April 30, 1986 in Dallas, Texas, he attended W. T. White High School where he was a First-team All-District honors as an offensive tackle in his sophomore and junior year. He was moved to the tight end as a senior, catching seven passes for 101 yards and one touchdown. He was also rewarded with All-District honors as a senior.
Smith did not have the ideal size at 6’5” (1.96m) and 220 lb (100kg). He was only considered a two-star prospect by Rivals.com. He had few scholarship offers and committed to Baylor University on the same day he received his offer. He played tight end in the 2005 season where he appeared in 11 games, eight of which he played in the starting lineup. He caught six passes over 70 yards and one touchdown. He was moved to the offensive line and started all 12 games of his sophomore season in 2006. He earned an All-Big 12 honorable mention despite missing some games due to a sprained knee. He started seven games at left tackle as a junior.
Jason Smith graduated a year early from school earning his Bachelor of Science in Education degree in recreation in May 2008. He was the second overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, the highest drafted player out of Baylor. He signed a six-year contract with the Sr. Louis Rams on July 30, 2009. He was traded to the New York Jets in exchange for tackle Wayne Hunter on August 27, 2012 and was released on February 19, 2013.
Earnings & Financial Data
Date |
Category |
Description |
Amount |
---|---|---|---|
2012 |
Signing Bonus |
Signing bonus from New Orleans Saints |
$65,000 |
2012 |
Contract |
Contract with New Orleans Saints |
$780,000 |
2011 |
Salary |
Salary from St. Louis Rams |
$2,400,000 |
2011 |
Contract |
Contract with New York Jets |
$14,400,000 |
2010 |
Salary |
Salary from St. Louis Rams |
$8,500,000 |
2009 |
Others |
Incentive from St. Louis Rams |
$3,800,000 |
2009 |
Salary |
Salary from St. Louis Rams |
$395,000 |
2009 |
Bonus |
Option bonus from St. Louis Rams |
$1,000 |
2009 |
Bonus |
Restructure bonus from St. Louis Rams |
$16,300,000 |
2008 |
Contract |
Contract with St. Louis Rams |
$61,700,000 |
2008 |
Salary |
Salary from St. Louis Rams |
$310,000 |
2008 |
Bonus |
Roster bonus from St. Louis Rams |
$2,600,000 |