Jaylen Smith

Jaylen Smith (born March 1, 2002) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at North Texas.

Early life Jaylen Smith was born on March 1, 2002. He left his hometown of Hamilton, Ontario, after graduating from high school. He then spent a postgraduate year at St. Thomas More School in Oakdale, Connecticut, but the season was abbreviated due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He began his college career as a defensive back. Smith played in 13 games during the 2021 season, mostly on special teams, posting eight solo tackles and six assisted tackles. He led the team with 12 special teams tackles.

Smith was selected by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the second round, with the 15th overall pick, of the 2025 CFL draft. He officially signed with the team on May 5, 2025.