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Arian Smith

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Arian Smith is a New York Jets wide receiver who wears No. 82 and is in his second NFL season. The Jets drafted the Georgia product in the fourth round in 2025 for his speed, and he had grown into a special teams role before a knee injury ended his 2026 season. See the full Jets roster hub.

Background and Path to the Jets

The Jets selected Smith with the 110th overall pick in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He led Georgia in receiving yards in 2024 and entered the draft class conversation with the fastest timed speed, running a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the Combine. He is listed at 6-0 and 179 pounds.

His rookie year was real: 16 games, five starts, 376 offensive snaps, and 58 on special teams. The production stayed modest — seven catches for 52 yards with a long of 23 — but the snap count told you the staff trusted him on the field.

By 2026, he had become part of the Jets’ gunner rotation alongside Qwan’tez Stiggers and Kene Nwangwu, a group special teams coordinator Chris Banjo has credited with changing the unit’s dynamic. Smith had played 21 special teams snaps and three offensive plays before the injury.

Career Snapshot

SeasonTeamGGSRecYdsLng
2025New York Jets16575223
2026New York Jets2000—
Career—18575223

He also has 4 career rushing attempts for 13 yards, all in 2025.

Current Status

On injured reserve as of September 22, 2026, and out for the season. Smith injured his knee in the Jets’ Week 2 loss to Green Bay on September 20. The club placed him on injured reserve two days later, and on September 23, head coach Aaron Glenn said Smith had undergone ACL surgery and would miss the remainder of the year. He went on the list in the same set of moves that sent David Onyemata to injured reserve. Status changes are tracked on the Jets injury hub.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Arian Smith?

Arian Smith is a New York Jets wide receiver who wears No. 82. The Jets drafted him in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Georgia, 110th overall.

Is Arian Smith out for the season?

Yes. Head coach Aaron Glenn said on September 23, 2026, that Smith had ACL surgery and will miss the rest of the season.

When was Arian Smith placed on injured reserve?

The Jets announced the move on September 22, 2026, two days after he injured his knee in the Week 2 loss to Green Bay.

How fast is Arian Smith?

He ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, and the Jets drafted him for his speed.

What are Arian Smith’s career statistics?

Through two seasons, he has 18 games with five starts, 7 receptions for 52 yards, and 4 carries for 13 yards.

What was Arian Smith’s role in 2026?

Mostly special teams. He logged 21 special teams snaps and three offensive plays before the injury and became part of the Jets’ gunner rotation.