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Javonte Smith
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Jackson, Tenn.
- High School:
- North Side
Athletic, playmaking defensive back out of North Side High School in Tennessee … Is a consensus three-star recruit according to Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN … Rated as the No. 15 overall player in Tennessee and No. 48 corner back prospect in the nation according to 247Sports … Listed as the No. 19 player in the state of Tennessee by Rivals … Is the No. 26 player in Tennessee and No. 49 cornerback in the nation according to ESPN … A two-way player who caught 38 receptions for 677 yards and nine touchdowns as a senior in 2025 … In 2024, logged 1,002 yards from scrimmage, caught 48 passes for 884 yards and eight touchdowns on 18.4 yards per reception, while rushing for 118 yards and one touchdown on 4.5 yards per carry … On defense, produced 21 tackles and four interceptions, including two that were returned for scores … Also had one kick return touchdown to his credit … Committed to the Vols in July 2025 … Chose Tennessee over nine other Division I offers, including six Power 4 offers … Coached by Woodrow Lowe … Expected to be an early enrollee and participate in spring practice … X handle is @javonte_smith1 … Instagram handle is @the.vonte
Home sweet home!
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 3, 2025
Homegrown playmaker ??@javonte_smith1 | #RockyTop26 ?? pic.twitter.com/VoocWONK13
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