{"id":288343,"date":"2025-01-06T14:21:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T11:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/?p=288343"},"modified":"2025-01-06T14:21:54","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T11:21:54","slug":"irv-smith-jr-siblings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/irv-smith-jr-siblings\/","title":{"rendered":"Irv Smith Jr. Siblings: Get to Know Ed &#8220;EZ&#8221; Smith"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Irvin Martin Smith Jr. is an American professional football tight end for the Houston Texans in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>He played college football at Alabama and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>Smith has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals and Kansas City Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p>Over his career, he has recorded 109 receptions for 973 yards and 10 touchdowns across 49 games.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor: pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/irv-smith-jr-siblings\/#Siblings\" title=\"Siblings\">Siblings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/irv-smith-jr-siblings\/#College_career\" title=\"College career\">College career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/irv-smith-jr-siblings\/#NFL_career\" title=\"NFL career\">NFL career<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/irv-smith-jr-siblings\/#Accolades\" title=\"Accolades\">Accolades<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Siblings\"><\/span>Siblings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Irv has one sibling, an older brother named Ed &#8220;EZ&#8221; Smith, who is a former tight end in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>Their father, Irv Smith Sr., also played in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p>The family has a strong football legacy, with both Irv Jr. and Ed having professional careers in the sport.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"College_career\"><\/span>College career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Smith Jr. played college football at the University of Alabama from 2016 to 2018.<\/p>\n<p>He was a highly regarded recruit coming out of Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he showcased his athleticism and receiving skills.<\/p>\n<p>During his freshman year in 2016, Smith played sparingly, appearing in 11 games and recording a modest number of receptions.<\/p>\n<p>His role increased significantly in his sophomore year (2017), where he caught 14 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns, establishing himself as a reliable target in Alabama&#8217;s potent offense.<\/p>\n<p>Smith had a breakout season in 2018, finishing with 44 receptions for 710 yards and seven touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>His performance helped the Crimson Tide reach the College Football Playoff, and he earned second-team All-America honors.<\/p>\n<p>His ability to stretch the field and make plays after the catch showcased his versatility as a tight end, marking him as one of the top players at his position in college football.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/jerry-jeudy-siblings\/\">Jerry Jeudy Siblings: Get to Know Diane, Terry and Aaliyah<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_288339\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-288339\" style=\"width: 739px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-288339\" src=\"http:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/images-1-3.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"739\" height=\"415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/images-1-3.jpeg 739w, https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/images-1-3-300x168.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/images-1-3-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/kahawatungu.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/images-1-3-450x253.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-288339\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Irv Smith Jr. and his family PHOTO\/Sporting News<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NFL_career\"><\/span>NFL career<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the 2019 NFL Draft, Smith was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round as the 50th overall pick.<\/p>\n<p>He made an immediate impact during his rookie season, playing in all 16 games and recording 36 receptions for 311 yards and two touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>His contributions as both a receiver and blocker were valuable to the Vikings&#8217; offense.<\/p>\n<p>In subsequent seasons, particularly in 2020, Smith continued to develop, finishing with 30 receptions for 365 yards and five touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>However, injuries began to affect his playing time in 2021 and 2022, limiting his production.<\/p>\n<p>After his time with the Vikings, Smith signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in March 2023, aiming to revitalize his career alongside star quarterback Joe Burrow and an explosive offense.<\/p>\n<p>Smith is known for his athleticism, speed, and agility that allow him to create mismatches against linebackers and safeties.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Accolades\"><\/span>Accolades<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>During his time at the University of Alabama, Smith was recognized for his outstanding performance in the 2018 season, where he recorded 44 receptions for 710 yards and seven touchdowns.<\/p>\n<p>This performance earned him second-team All-America honors and he was named to the All-SEC First Team.<\/p>\n<p>In the NFL, while Smith has not yet made a Pro Bowl or All-Pro team, he has consistently contributed to his teams, showcasing his skills as a tight end.<\/p>\n<p>His college accolades highlight his potential and impact on the field as he continues to develop in the professional ranks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Irvin Martin Smith Jr. is an American professional football tight end for the Houston Texans in the NFL. 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