Jaylin Smith is an American football cornerback who spent four seasons with the USC Trojans, representing the University of South Carolina. Smith studied at Bishop Alemany High in Mission Hills, California, and played football for his high school. He was named a 2020 Prep Star All-American as a versatile senior playing cornerback, wide receiver, and running back. Since joining the University of South Carolina's football team in 2021, Jaylin Smith has played for the college football team. In his first year, he appeared in 10 games with one start on special teams. In his sophomore year, he participated in 11 games with 9 starts. As a junior in 2023, Smith appeared and started in 12 games.
Throughout his collegiate career from 2021 to 2024, Jaylin Smith has amassed 182 tackles, including 13 for loss with two sacks, five pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and three interceptions. Last season, he was also invited to the 2025 Senior Bowl.
Jaylin Smith's NIL deals
Jaylin Smith has penned an NIL deal with the House of Victory, according to On3.
Jaylin Smith's NIL deal tracker
| Date | Deal Partners |
| 7/18/23 | House of Victory |
Jaylin Smith's notable NIL deals
House of Victory
On July 18, 2023, Jaylin Smith penned a NIL deal with House of Victory, which is the official NIL collective of USC student-athletes (via On3).
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A. Jaylin Smith played for the USC Trojans college football team representing the University of South Carolina in college football.
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