Jacquies Smith

Jacquies Smith (pronounced "Jack", born March 18, 1990) is a former American football defensive end.

"[1] Smith grew up in an impoverished Oak Cliff section of Dallas, Texas and was raised by his grandmother.

His grandfather, Herbert Jones, was a U.S. Army veteran and prominent AAU coach whose players included such Dallas high school stars as Dennis Rodman and Larry Johnson.

His grandfather specifically coached and encouraged his development as a football, track, and basketball player beginning when Smith was a young child.

Smith was also named to variety of preseason all-star teams: Lindy's, Blue Ribbon, Athlon, and Phil Steele.

Smith signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 10, 2014, after the team had waived rookie defensive end Scott Solomon.

[16] On November 6, 2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ruled Smith out for Week 9's matchup against the New York Giants.

[19] On December 4, 2015, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers ruled Smith out for Week 13's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons due to a hamstring injury.

[20] On September 12, 2016, Smith was placed on injured reserve after he sustained a right knee injury in the season-opening win against the Atlanta Falcons.