Javonte Smith
Javonte Smith is a three-star recruit from Jackson, TN, out of Jackson North Side (No. 554 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Tennessee's 8 games this season.
Where Smith comes from
- Jackson, TN
- Jackson North Side
- About 300 miles from Neyland Stadium
- Three-star, No. 554 in the 2026 class.
Where Smith fits
Tennessee lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Tennessee defensive backs with a game this season
Tennessee is 6-2, No. 16 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Kentucky, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
Also from Jackson, TN
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Josh Heupel
Pass share
37.5%
207 pass / 345 run
Plays / game
69.0
8 games
Team sack rate
9.1%
242 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Tennessee -- now graded to hold down a real role in the defensive backfield.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
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).
Joined Tennessee in 2026
- 2026 Tennessee HeupelYear 1 · Games –
- High school Jackson North SideJackson, TN · Class of 2026Three-star, No. 554 in the 2026 class. Signed with Tennessee.
2026
- Signed with TennesseeThree-star, out of Jackson North Side