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QB New York Jets #7

Geno Smith Bio, career timeline and draft history

Age
35
Height / weight
6'2", 221 lb
Experience
14th season
Drafted
2013 R2, #39

2026 Season

PPR PPG
17.0
Pos rank
QB17
Rostered
17%

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Geno Smith Bio

Geno Smith is a quarterback for the New York Jets, where he wears No. 7. Born October 10, 1990, in Miramar, FL, he attended Miramar and played college football at West Virginia.

The New York Jets selected Smith in round 2, pick 39, of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was traded to the Las Vegas Raiders on March 13, 2025. He was traded to the New York Jets on March 11, 2026. Since then, Smith played for the New York Giants (2017), Los Angeles Chargers (2018), Seattle Seahawks (2019–2024) and Las Vegas Raiders (2025) and returned to the New York Jets in 2026.

In 111 regular-season games since 2013, he has thrown for 22,951 yards and 128 touchdowns.

Career Timeline

6 stops with 5 teams in 14 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.

Jets2013–2016 New York Jets
5,962yds, 28 TD, 36 INT · 33 games
Best: 207.7 pts (2013)
NYG2017 New York Giants
212yds, 1 TD, 0 INT · 2 games
LAC2018 Los Angeles Chargers
8yds, 0 TD, 0 INT · 4 games
Seahawks2019–2024 Seattle Seahawks
12,961yds, 76 TD, 36 INT · 54 games
Best: 313.9 pts (2022)
LV2025 Las Vegas Raiders
3,025yds, 19 TD, 17 INT · 15 games
Best: 190.9 pts (2025)
NYJ2026–now New York Jets
783yds, 4 TD, 0 INT · 3 games
Best: 50.9 pts (2026)
Regular-season passing stats with each team. 2026 through Week 3.

What happened at each stop

Most recent first.

  1. New York Jets Current team2026–present, second stint

    Acquired in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders on March 11, 2026. He was the starter, with 3 starts in 3 games.

  2. Las Vegas Raiders2025

    Acquired in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks on March 13, 2025. He was the starter, with 15 starts in 15 games.

  3. Seattle Seahawks2019–2024

    He was the starter, with 52 starts in 54 games.

  4. Los Angeles Chargers2018

    He was a backup, appearing in 4 games without a start.

  5. New York Giants2017

    He was a part-time starter, with 1 start in 2 games.

  6. New York Jets2013–2016

    Selected in round 2, pick 39, of the 2013 NFL Draft. He was the starter, with 30 starts in 33 games.

  7. College: West Virginia

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Transactions

  1. TradedTraded by the Las Vegas Raiders to the New York Jets for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
  2. ContractSigned a multi-year contract extension with the Raiders.
  3. TradedTraded by the Seattle Seahawks to the Las Vegas Raiders for a 2025 third-round pick.
  4. Re-signedRe-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
  5. Re-signedRe-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
  6. Re-signedRe-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
  7. Re-signedRe-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.
  8. SignedSigned with the Seattle Seahawks.
  9. ReleasedReleased by the Seattle Seahawks.
  10. SignedSigned with the Seattle Seahawks.
  11. SignedSigned a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
  12. SignedSigned with the New York Giants.
  13. DraftedSelected by the New York Jets in round 2, pick 39.

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About Geno Smith: Bio FAQ

How old is Geno Smith?

Geno Smith is 35 years old. He was born on October 10, 1990. 2026 is his 14th NFL season.

How tall is Geno Smith?

Geno Smith is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 221 pounds, and plays quarterback for the New York Jets.

How much does Geno Smith weigh?

Geno Smith weighs 221 pounds, his listed weight on the New York Jets roster. He is listed at 6'2".

What number does Geno Smith wear?

Geno Smith wears number 7 for the New York Jets. He plays quarterback.

What position does Geno Smith play?

Geno Smith plays quarterback for the New York Jets, wearing number 7. 2026 is his 14th season in the NFL.

What team does Geno Smith play for?

Geno Smith plays for the New York Jets as a quarterback. He has been with the Jets since 2026.

Where did Geno Smith go to college?

Geno Smith played college football at West Virginia, after attending Miramar (FL). The New York Jets drafted him out of West Virginia in 2013.

When was Geno Smith drafted?

The New York Jets selected Geno Smith in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft with the 39th overall pick, out of West Virginia.

What round was Geno Smith drafted in?

Geno Smith was a second-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, taken 39th overall by the New York Jets.

What pick was Geno Smith in the NFL Draft?

Geno Smith was the 39th overall pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, selected by the New York Jets in the second round.

Where is Geno Smith from?

Geno Smith went to high school in Florida, at Miramar, before playing college football at West Virginia.

When is Geno Smith's birthday?

Geno Smith's birthday is October 10. He was born on October 10, 1990 and is 35 years old.

How long has Geno Smith been in the NFL?

2026 is Geno Smith's 14th NFL season; he entered the league in 2013 as a second-round pick of the New York Jets. View his career statistics.

What teams has Geno Smith played for?

Geno Smith has played for the New York Jets (two stints), New York Giants, Los Angeles Chargers, Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders. View his career statistics.

What year did Geno Smith enter the NFL?

Geno Smith entered the NFL in 2013, when the New York Jets drafted him in the second round. 2026 is his 14th season.