The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed American defensive lineman Jordan Smith.
Smith, a six-foot-six 255-pounder, started the 2024 season on the roster of the Kansas City Chiefs but did not see any game action.
Smith began his pro career in 2021 after being selected in the fourth round, 121st overall during the NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. The 26 year-old Smith would spend the next two seasons with the Jaguars appearing in two games.
Prior to entering the draft, the Georgia native played two collegiate seasons at the University of Alabama Birmingham amassing 96 total tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 15 sacks, three pass deflections, four forced fumbles and one interception in 23 games played.
He left the University of Alabama Birmingham ranked ninth in career sacks, and his 10 sacks in 2019 were tied for the fifth most single-season sacks in school history. Smith was also named All-Conference USA in both of his seasons as Blazer and attended the 2021 Senior Bowl.
