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Former USC Trojans Turn Heads in the NFL During Rookie Seasons

The USC Trojans did not have a good 2025 season, ending the year with a 7-6 record, their second-worst finish since 2020. As a result, the Trojans had only three players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Texans CB Placed on Season-Ending Injured Reserve

The Houston Texans have lost one of their rookie defenders for the rest of the 2025 NFL season. According to KPRC 2's Aaron Wilson, the Texans have placed cornerback Jaylin Smith on Injured Reserve for the second time this season, ending his rookie year.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 5

Texans place two on IR, add K Matthew Wright to practice squad

A pair of Houston Texans defenders are heading to injured reserve. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the team is placing cornerback Jaylin Smith and defensive end Darrell Taylor on IR.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 25

Texans Officially Move Rookie Off Injured Reserve

The Houston Texans will be getting one of their rookies back from Injured Reserve in Week 8 vs. the San Francisco 49ers. According to a team announcement, the Texans have elevated cornerback Jaylin Smith from Injured Reserve, as he looks to make his return after missing four games of action.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 22

Texans Rookie Returns to Practice After Missing Four Games

The Houston Texans could have some reinforcements on the way on the defensive end in the form of one rookie returning to the field. According to a team announcement, rookie cornerback Jaylin Smith has returned to practice leading up to the Texans' Week 8 matchup vs.

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The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 20

Texans Place Rookie Defender on Injured Reserve

The Houston Texans have announced they'll be without one of their rookie defenders for at least the next four weeks. According to a team release, the Texans have officially placed rookie cornerback Jaylin Smith on the Injured Reserve list.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 20

Texans Placing CB Jaylin Smith On IR

Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans are placing rookie CB Jaylin Smith on injured reserve, with a chance that he could be designated for a return. Smith, 21, was a three-year starter at USC.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 18

Texans Rookie Could Miss Week 3 Clash vs. Jaguars

The Houston Texans could be without one of their rookie defenders for Week 3's matchup vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars. According to the Texans' latest injury report leading up to kickoff in Jacksonville, rookie cornerback Jaylin Smith was a DNP for the second-straight practice, putting his status for Sunday's game in jeopardy.

Houston Texans News / USC Trojans on SI / August 10

Houston Texans Rookie Defensive Back Turning Heads In Training Camp

With NFL preseason matchups underway, former USC Trojans stars have taken their Los Angeles talent throughout the league, including Houston Texans safety defensive back Jaylin Smith.

USC Trojans News / Pro Football Rumors / July 19

Texans complete rookie deals

A deal has been worked out with each member of the Texans’ draft class. Second-round offensive linemen Aireontae Ersery agreed to terms with Houston on Saturday.

Houston Texans’ Rookie Jersey Numbers Revealed For Jaylin Smith, Woody Marks

Two USC Trojans were selected by the Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Texans selected USC cornerback Jaylin Smith in the third round and USC running back Woody Marks shortly after in the fourth round. Both Smith and Marks reported to Texans rookie mini camp this weekend and their numbers for the 2025 season were revealed.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Houston Texans' Jaylin Smith First Rookie to Sign Deal With Organization

USC Trojans former cornerback Jaylin Smith has signed his rookie contract with the Houston Texans, becoming the first member of the team’s 2025 NFL Draft class to do so.

Houston Texans' Calen Bullock On Reuniting With Jaylin Smith: 'Best Feeling Ever'

In the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans selected former USC Trojans defensive back Jaylin Smith. Smith was drafted with the No. 97 overall pick and will be joining former USC safety Calen Bullock with Houston.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 29

USC Star Labeled Among 'Biggest Reaches' of 2025 NFL Draft

USC watched its streak of producing first rounders snap during the 2025 NFL Draft. The Trojans' highest draft pick is even called one of the draft's "biggest reaches." Cornerback/safety Jaylin Smith became the top drafted Trojan -- landing No.

Houston Texans Draft Jaylin Smith: Scouting Profile, Contract Details, Fit

USC Trojans cornerback Jaylin Smith is officially headed to the NFL. The versatile defender was selected by the Houston Texans with the No. 97 pick in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft, becoming the first Trojan to be drafted this year.

USC Trojans News / Pro Football Rumors / April 26

Texans collect No. 97 from Vikings

A flurry of trades is closing out Day 2 of the draft. The Texans are adding No. 97 from the Vikings, who are sliding down five spots. Minnesota will move into tonight’s final slot (No.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 25

USC Trojans' Jaylin Smith: Biggest Sleeper Pick In NFL Draft?

The USC Trojans did not have any players selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. As day two approaches, USC defensive back Jaylin Smith will be a player to watch for as he waits to hear his name called.

College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / April 24

Snoop Dogg Details USC Trojans' Jaylin Smith's Football Journey Ahead of NFL Draft

USC Trojans cornerback Jaylin Smith is on the precipice of his lifelong dream of playing in the NFL coming true. The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off Thursday, April 24 in Green Bay.

NFL News / PewterReport.com / April 21

Bucs Draft 2025 Preview + Bucs Best Bets: NCB

Pewter Report analyzes the top players in the 2025 NFL Draft with its position previews. Scott Reynolds starts the previews with the nickel cornerback position, offering a comprehensive look at what the Bucs have and what they need at nickelback.

USC Trojans News / The 33rd Team / April 18

Jaylin Smith 2025 NFL Draft: Scouting Report For USC Trojans CB

Height: 5104 (verified) Weight: 187lbs (verified) Year: Senior Pro Comparison: Thomas Graham USC Trojans cornerback Jaylin Smith projects as a nickel defender and potential special teams contributor at the NFL level.

Report: Cardinals Meet With USC Cornerback

The Arizona Cardinals held a pre-draft visit with USC Trojans CB Jaylin Smith, according to NFL insider Aaron Wilson. Wilson says the Cardinals were one

Bucs Hosting Yet Another CB On An Official 30 Visit

The Bucs continue to bring in players for official 30 visits – and one position has been targeted the most so far. That would be the cornerback position where Tampa Bay has hosted six cornerbacks, including USC’s Jaylin Smith, according to The USC CB Jaylin Smith Photo by: USA TodayDraft Network’s Ryan Fowler.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 23

USC Star Ends Draft Fall With AFC Contender in New Mock Draft

The USC Trojans are projected to watch one of their stars witness an NFL Draft fall. But an AFC contender ends that skid at No. 95 overall in the third round. Versatile defensive back Jaylin Smith heads to the Baltimore Ravens in the latest mock draft from NFL Network draft expert Chad Reuter.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / March 13

USC Trojans' Jaylin Smith Credits Coaches D’Anton Lynn, Doug Belk for His Development

Jaylin Smith was a three-year varsity standout at Bishop Alemany (Calif.) high school in Mission Hills as running back, receiver and cornerback before he signed with the USC Trojans in the 2021 recruiting cycle. He continued to show his versatility during the first three seasons at USC.

USC Projected to Witness Embarrassing Fall in 2025 NFL Draft

Barring an explosive NFL Combine performance, USC football isn't expected to have a prospect land in the first round. But one mock draft believes the Trojans will have a player barely make it out of day two of the 2025 NFL Draft. Chad Reuter of the NFL Network unveiled his post Super Bowl mock draft Monday.

USC Trojans News / USC Trojans on SI / December 1, 2024

USC Trojans' Jaylin Smith Expresses Gratitude on Senior Day: ‘I Love Everything About USC’

USC Trojans cornerback Jaylin Smith was one of 31 players honored on Senior Day at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday. Smith has appeared in 42 career games during his four seasons on campus, but this weekend was the last time he will run through the tunnels wearing the Cardinal and Gold. “It was a surreal, man,” Smith.