Durham Smythe

Durham Smythe
No. 80 – Baltimore Ravens
PositionTight end
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (1995-08-09) August 9, 1995
Havertown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolBelton (Belton, Texas)
CollegeNotre Dame (2013–2017)
NFL draft2018: 4th round, 123rd overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Receptions136
Receiving yards1,253
Receiving touchdowns3
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Durham Smythe (born August 9, 1995) is an American professional football tight end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.[1]

Early life

Smythe attended and played high school football at Belton High School.[2]

College career

Smythe attended and played college football at Notre Dame. He totaled 28 receptions for 381 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns in four years.[3]

Statistics

Season Team Games Receiving
GPGSRecYdsAvgTD
2013Notre Dame 00Redshirt Redshirt
2014Notre Dame 130177.00
2015Notre Dame 333186.01
2016Notre Dame 1212911212.44
2017Notre Dame 13131524416.31
Career41282838113.66

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		253 lb
(115 kg)		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 5+3⁄8 in
(1.97 m)		4.81 s1.66 s2.79 s4.23 s7.17 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		9 ft 2 in
(2.79 m)		18 reps
All values from NFL Combine[4][5]

Miami Dolphins

Smythe was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round with the 123rd overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, using the pick acquired from the Cleveland Browns in the Jarvis Landry trade.[6] He made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2018 season against the Tennessee Titans.[7] He recorded his first two career receptions in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts.[8] In the 2018 season, he totaled six receptions for 50 receiving yards.[9]

In the 2019 season, Smythe appeared in all 16 games, of which he started 14. He finished with seven receptions for 65 receiving yards.[10]

In Week 6 of the 2020 season, he scored his first professional touchdown on a four-yard reception against the New York Jets.[11] In the 2020 season, Smythe had 26 receptions for 208 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games and 13 starts.[12]

In the 2021 season, Smythe appeared in all 17 games and started 12. He finished with 34 receptions for 357 yards.[13]

On March 22, 2022, Smythe re-signed with the Dolphins on a two-year contract.[14] In the 2022 season, he appeared in 16 games and started 15. He finished with 15 receptions for 129 yards and one touchdown, which came in Week 12 against Houston.[15]

On April 3, 2023, Smythe signed a contract extension with the Dolphins that runs through the 2025 season.[16] He finished the 2023 season with 35 receptions for 366 yards.[17] In the 2024 season, he had nine receptions for 53 yards and had a role on special teams.[18]

Smythe was released by the Dolphins on February 14, 2025, after spending seven seasons with the team.[19]

Chicago Bears

On March 12, 2025, Smythe signed with the Chicago Bears.[20] During the 2025 season, he primarily served as a blocking tight end or fullback.[21][22]

Baltimore Ravens

On March 12, 2026, Smythe signed a one-year contract worth $3 million, including a $1.5 million signing bonus and $3 million guaranteed with the Baltimore Ravens.[23]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2018MIA 1526508.3210000.00000
2019MIA 16147659.3240000.00000
2020MIA 1513262088.0192000.00000
2021MIA 17123435710.5250231.52000
2022MIA 1615151298.6261210.51100
2023MIA 16143536610.5220000.00000
2024MIA 1749535.980000.00000
2025CHI 1724256.3110000.00000
Career 129761361,2539.2263441.02100

Postseason

Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles
GPGSRecYdsAvgLngTDAttYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2022MIA 1112020.0200000.00000
2023MIA 113124.050000.00000
2025CHI 202115.560000.00000
Career 426437.2200000.00000

References

  1. ↑ Vorel, Mike (January 30, 2018). "Notre Dame TE Durham Smythe passes tests, improves stock at Senior Bowl". NDInsider.com. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Durham Smythe's High School Timeline". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Durham Smythe College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  4. ↑ Zierlein, Lance. "Durham Smythe Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
  5. ↑ "2018 Draft Scout Durham Smythe, Notre Dame NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  6. ↑ Nogle, Kevin (April 28, 2018). "Miami Dolphins 2018 draft results: Fourth-round selection has Miami adding Durham Smythe". ThePhinsider.com. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins - September 9th, 2018". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  8. ↑ "Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts - November 25th, 2018". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Durham Smythe 2018 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Durham Smythe 2019 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  11. ↑ "New York Jets at Miami Dolphins - October 18th, 2020". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Durham Smythe 2020 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Durham Smythe 2021 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Roster Moves: Dolphins re-sign TE Smythe". MiamiDolphins.com. March 22, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Durham Smythe 2022 Game Log". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Sign Durham Smythe to Contract Extension". Miami Dolphins. April 3, 2023. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Durham Smythe 2023 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Durham Smythe 2024 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. February 14, 2025. Retrieved February 22, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Roster Moves: Bears sign DL Grady Jarrett, TE Durham Smythe". Chicago Bears. March 12, 2025.
  21. ↑ Chamberlain, Gene (November 8, 2025). "Bears' elevation of Stephen Carlson could result from tight end injury". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  22. ↑ Noble, Kole (October 24, 2025). "Ben Johnson explains the appropriately named play-call that was used for Roschon Johnson's lone offensive snap in Week 7". A to Z Sports. Retrieved November 9, 2025.
  23. ↑ Brown, Clifton (March 12, 2026). "Ravens Sign Blocking Tight End Durham Smythe". BaltimoreRavens.com. Retrieved March 13, 2026.
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