Yawin Alexander Smallwood (born December 25, 1991) is a former American football linebacker.

Smallwood attended Doherty Memorial High School in Worcester, Massachusetts.

After redshirting in 2010, he enjoyed a terrific first year of playing collegiate football in 2011 by starting all 12 games at middle linebacker.

On December 7, 2013, Smallwood announced he would forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2014 NFL draft.

[4] On November 20, 2014, Smallwood was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad.