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Javonte Smith
Returning to Tennessee for 2026
Jackson, Tenn. → North Side
via utsports.com ↗Javonte Smith
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Josh Heupel
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive back · Tennessee
Returning around him
- 5 Tennessee players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -8 net (21 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Tennessee · Last season: 8-5 (AP #18) · Talent rank #16 · 2026 recruiting class #8
Background
HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Athletic, playmaking defensive back out of North Side High School in Tennessee … A consensus three-star recruit according to Rivals, 247Sports and ESPN … Rated as the No. 16 overall player in Tennessee and No. 55 cornerback prospect in the nation according to 247Sports … Li...
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