Vyncint Smith (born June 9, 1996) is an

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wide receiver for the

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of the

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(NFL). Smith was born in

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while his US army parents were stationed there, but he grew up in

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where he played

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. He signed with the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Smith made his NFL debut in Week 1 against the

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. The next week, in the 27–22 loss to the

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, he caught his first career pass, a 28-yard reception. On August 31, 2019, Smith was waived by the Texans and was signed to the practice squad the next day.

New York Jets

On September 23, 2019, Smith was signed by the

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off the Texans practice squad. In week 5 against the

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, Smith rushed 1 time for a 19-yard touchdown in the 31-6 loss. This was Smith's first career rushing touchdown. On September 7, 2020, Smith was placed on injured reserve. He was activated on October 17. On March 13, 2021, Smith re-signed with the Jets. He was waived on August 31, 2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On January 31, 2022, Smith signed a reserve/future contract with the

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. He was released on August 21, 2022.

Denver Broncos

On September 5, 2022, Smith was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on October 11.

Indianapolis Colts

On October 17, 2022, Smith was signed to the

practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.

References

External links

Houston Texans bioLimestone bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Smith, Vyncint 1996 births Living people American football wide receivers Denver Broncos players Houston Texans players Limestone Saints athletes New York Jets players Players of American football from Columbia, South Carolina Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Indianapolis Colts players