Former FSU linebacker and national champion Telvin Smith continues to go in the wrong direction. On January 21, 2014, it was announced that Smith would play in the 2014 Senior Bowl as part of Jacksonville Jaguars' head coach Gus Bradley's South team. Smith is supposed to be in court today-- we';ll keep you posted.Former FSU linebacker Telvin Smith has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of sex with a minor, Jacksonville Jaguar Pro-Bowl linebacker Telvin Smith is in the news yet again, and for reasons unrelated to his play on the field.Coming off a collegiate career with Florida State during which Smith earned a Sports Illustrated All-American Honorable Mention nod following his final season with the Seminoles, when he led the 'Noles in tackles during their march to the 2013 National Championship, Smith was just a few years into his pro career when almost one year ago, he surprised the football world when he suspended his professional football career unexpectedly.His announcement raised eyebrows, as Smith was flourishing with the Jags and in the prime of his career. He performed the majority of combine drills, but opted …
On January 25, 2014, Smith made five combined tackles and had a tackle for a loss with South teammate Deandre Coleman as the South defeated the North 20–10. His court date is May 20. Considered a four-star recruit by On January 21, 2014, it was announced that Smith would play in the On May 27, 2014, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Smith to a four-year, Throughout training camp, Smith competed against He made his professional regular season debut in the Smith entered the 2015 regular season as the starting weakside linebacker along with On October 11, 2015, Smith recorded a season-high 14 combined tackles during a 38–31 loss to the On January 5, 2016, the Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly fired defensive coordinator In Week 8, Smith recorded 15 combined tackles (ten solo) during a 36–22 loss at the On January 9, 2017, the Jaguars named Doug Marrone their permanent head coach and retained Todd Wash as their defensive coordinator.On September 17, 2017, Smith intercepted quarterback On October 25, 2017, the Jacksonville Jaguars signed Smith to a four-year, $45.05 million contract extension that includes $15.05 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $4.05 million.Head coach Doug Marrone retained Smith as the starting weakside linebacker in 2018.
Fans react to his arrest in Jacksonville, Florida, on Wednesday evening. He started alongside On May 9, 2019, Smith announced via Instagram that he would not be playing football in the Police were called to Smith's home on November 27, 2019, to execute a search warrant. Since this is a legal matter, we'll refrain from editorializing, instead simply reporting the facts and letting the system play out.
So be sure to check back, as we'll keep you updated with developments in the proceedings.Smith is obviously innocent until proven guilty, but I can't think of many who'd have predicted his last handful of months a year ago.Time to hear from the newest Seminole.No team has a bigger challenge than Seminoles football in a revamped new conference format.Here's a look at your daily FSU news.A fantastic rivalry won't be played since before the Kennedy presidency-- how should the Seminoles fill that void?An in-state prospect is set to decide.There's no hotter college basketball destination than Tallahassee, and not just because of the temperature.A top-tier talent is headed to Tallahassee.Cedric Baxter Jr. commits to his “dream school.”Basketball lands a big-time prospect, football schedule announced, All Seminoles Podcast, & ACC Network takeover. Smith went on to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indianaand was one of 35 collegiate linebackers performing.
The Jags, not surprisingly, are declining comment at this time, but here are more specifics regarding the nature of the charges:We'll have more for you on this as the story develops.
Former FSU linebacker Telvin Smith has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of sex with a minor, per ESPN. There were whispers about legal troubles, but they were just that: unfounded theories.Then late last November, Smith's Jacksonville home was raided by authorities, reportedly for drug-related reasons, and while his car was towed, he was not charged.But today, his residence was raided again, and Smith has now been charged.Further tweets from Michael DiRocco, who covers the Jaguars for ESPN, state that Smith is being held at a bond of $50,003. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about linebacker Telvin Smith on ESPN. If convicted, he could face …