Javonte Smith
Freshman defensive back on Tennessee's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′0″ · 183 lb · Jackson, TN · North Side
Recruiting
CB recruit
No. 554 nationally · Signed with Tennessee
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
1 defensive back on Tennessee's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Tennessee in 2026.
Javonte Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2026
- Signed with Tennessee3-star out of Jackson North Side
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Josh Heupel
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Tennessee -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Tennessee has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs. 6 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Colton Hood went on to the NFL out of this room (2026).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Tennessee
Returning around him
- 5 Tennessee players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -8 net (21 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Tennessee · Last season: 8-5 (AP #18) · Talent rank #13 · 2026 recruiting class #8
Background
HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Athletic, playmaking defensive back out of North Side High School in Tennessee … A consensus three-star recruit according to Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN … Rated as the No. 16 overall player in Tennessee and No. 55 cornerback prospect in the nation according to 247Sports … Li...
The secondary · Tennessee
- #15Edrees Farooq76 tackles · 2025
- #42DJ Burks73 tackles · 2025
- #1TJ Metcalf58 tackles · 2025
- #4Ty Redmond43 tackles · 2025
- #30Javonte Smithno box-score line yet
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