Keidron Smith has bounced through four organizations since going undrafted in 2023, landing with the Jets off Denver's practice squad in December 2025.
Keidron Smith converted from cornerback to safety in college at Ole Miss before a final season at Kentucky, then spent his first NFL seasons fighting for roster spots with Miami, Washington and Denver. The Jets signed him off the Broncos' practice squad in December 2025, giving him a fresh opportunity in New York's secondary.
Path to the league
Smith played four seasons at Ole Miss, moving from cornerback to safety in 2021 and winning the Chucky Mullins Courage Award, before transferring to Kentucky for his final season in 2022, where he earned second-team All-SEC honors. He went undrafted in 2023 and signed with the Miami Dolphins.
Career highlights
Across four seasons at Ole Miss, Smith totaled 224 tackles, 21 passes defended and five interceptions. His pro career has included stints with the Dolphins, Commanders and Broncos, making Denver's 53-man roster in 2024 and making his NFL debut that season.
2025 season recap
Smith spent much of 2025 on Denver's practice squad before the Jets signed him to their active roster on December 15, 2025. He has seen limited NFL playing time to date, with seven tackles across nine games with Denver in his career.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Keidron Smith
- Pro Football Reference: Keidron Smith
Statistics
2025 season and career2025 Season · Defense
3 games played▶Defense · career
| Year | Team | GP | TOT | SOLO | SACK | INT | FF | FR | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | jets | 3 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | broncos | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Safety
- Group
- defense
- College
- Kentucky
- Hometown
- West Palm Beach, FL, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- active
