Jaylin Smith was drafted No. 97 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL Draft out of USC. 4 regular-season games
2025 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 33 · #97 overall
Jaylin Smith USC Draft
Jaylin Smith was drafted No. 97 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL Draft out of USC. 4 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #97
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2025
- NFL games
- 4
The pick
How Jaylin Smith came off the board in 2025.
- Position
- Cornerback CB
- College
-
USC
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 5'11" · 187 lbs
- Hometown
- Palmdale, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 267 prospect39.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
4 regular-season games
- Games played
- 4
- Final season
- 20250 years after the draft
Around pick 97
Who came off the board on either side of Jaylin Smith.
Georgia
Notre Dame
Texas Tech
William & Mary
USC in the 2025 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other CB picks from USC
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jaylin Smith in the 2025 NFL Draft
Jaylin Smith is a Cornerback out of USC selected No. 97 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL Draft. 4 regular-season games USC has produced 252 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Jaylin Smith drafted?
Jaylin Smith was selected No. 97 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 33). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2025/jaylin-smith.
What college did Jaylin Smith play for?
Jaylin Smith played college football at USC in the Big Ten. See every USC draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/usc-trojans.
How did Jaylin Smith's NFL career turn out?
4 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2025/jaylin-smith.