Kaden Smith
Kaden Nelson Smith (born April 24, 1997) is an American football tight end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Stanford. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft and has also been a member of the New York Giants and Indianapolis Colts.

Early years
Smith attended Edward S. Marcus High School in Flower Mound, Texas. During his career he had 144 career receptions for 2,260 yards. He committed to Stanford University to play college football.

College career
After redshirting his first year at Stanford in 2016, Smith played had 23 receptions for 414 yards and five touchdowns in 2017. In 2018, he was a finalist for the John Mackey Award. On January 1, 2019, Smith announced that he would forgo his senior season and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers
Smith was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round, 176th overall, of the 2019 NFL Draft. He was waived on September 14, 2019.

New York Giants

On September 16, 2019, Smith was claimed off of waivers by the New York Giants. During the Week 12 matchup against the Chicago Bears, Smith made his first-career start in his fourth game and recorded his first touchdown in the NFL in the 19–14 loss. In week 16 against the Washington Redskins, Smith caught 6 passes for 35 yards and 2 touchdowns, including the game winner in overtime, during the 41–35 win.

Smith was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 20, 2020, and activated on December 1.

On December 3, 2021, Smith was placed on injured reserve.

On March 11, 2022, Smith was waived after failing a physical.

Indianapolis Colts
On May 24, 2023, Smith signed with the Indianapolis Colts. He was waived on August 1, 2023.

Washington Commanders
On August 13, 2023, Smith signed with the Washington Commanders. On August 29, he was placed on injured reserve.

NFL career statistics

References

External links
 Washington Commanders bio
 Stanford Cardinal bio

1997 births
Living people
American football tight ends
Indianapolis Colts players
New York Giants players
Sportspeople from Flower Mound, Texas
San Francisco 49ers players
Players of American football from Denton County, Texas
Players of American football from Tarrant County, Texas
Stanford Cardinal football players
Washington Commanders players
Edward S. Marcus High School alumni