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Jabari Small

Jabari Small
No. 31 – Tennessee Titans
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (2002-01-31) January 31, 2002 (age 22)
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:Briarcrest Christian School (Eads, Tennessee)
College:Tennessee (2020–2023)
Undrafted:2024
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jabari Mikal Small (born January 31, 2002) is an American professional football running back for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Tennessee and was signed by the Titans as an undrafted free agent.

Early life and high school

Small attended high school at Briarcrest.[1] In Small's sophomore season, he hauled in 22 receptions for 266 yards and three touchdowns.[2] In Small's junior season, he rushed for 1,118 yards and 12 touchdowns.[3] During the quarterfinals in the playoffs in Small's senior season, he scored four touchdowns but Briarcrest lost to Ensworth High School.[4] Coming out of high school, Small was rated as a three star recruit the 12th best all purpose back and the 22nd best recruit in the state of Tennessee.[5] Small initially decided to commit to play college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.[6][7] However, just a few months later in December, Small decided to de-commit from the Rebels.[8] Ultimately, Small decided to flip his commitment to play for the Tennessee Volunteers.[9][10]

College career

In Small's freshman season in 2020, he carried the ball 26 times for 117 yards while also bringing in four receptions for 24 yards.[11] During the 2021 season, Small rushed for 792 yards and nine touchdowns on 141 carries.[12] In week three of the 2022 season, Small suffered an arm injury after rushing twice for 14 yards.[13] During the 2022 season, Small ran for 734 yards and 13 touchdowns on 157 carries, while also notching 12 receptions for 106 yards and two touchdowns.[14] Small finished the 2023 season rushing 95 times for 475 yards and two touchdowns, while also bringing in seven receptions for 40 yards.[15] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Small decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft.[16][17] Small also decided to opt of the Volunteers Bowl Game versus Iowa.[18][19]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 8+3⁄4 in
(1.75 m) 		198 lb
(90 kg) 		29+7⁄8 in
(0.76 m) 		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		 4.62 s 1.55 s 2.57 s 4.34 s 36 in
(0.91 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		 10 reps
All values from Pro Day[20]

Small signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024.[21] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[22][23]

Personal life

Small's father Eddie was a wide receiver for the Ole Miss Rebels, while his two uncles Tony and O.J. were both all SEC wide receivers for Georgia Bulldogs and the Florida Gators.[24]

References

  1. ^ Sparks, Adam (May 10, 2024). "Vols Jabari Small, Gabe Jeudy-Lally sign with Tennessee Titans as undrafted free agents". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  2. ^ Varlas, John (June 25, 2018). "Briarcrest 2020 standout Jabari Small picks up Volunteer offer". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  3. ^ Ducote, Nick (July 29, 2019). "Memphis-area running back commits to Ole Miss". WLBT.com. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  4. ^ Thompson, Khari (November 15, 2019). "Jabari Small scores 4 TDs but Briarcrest falls in quarterfinals for eighth year in a row". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  5. ^ Thompson, Khari (July 28, 2019). "Briarcrest's Jabari Small commits to Ole Miss". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  6. ^ Thompson, Khari (August 30, 2019). "Ole Miss football: Briarcrest's Jabari Small has Rebels in his blood". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Wayne Bratton, Michael (December 10, 2019). "Tennessee lands second Memphis commitment in as many days as running back Jabari Small announces his pledge". Saturday Down South. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  8. ^ Thompson, Khari (December 2, 2019). "Briarcrest's Jabari Small decommits from Ole Miss". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  9. ^ Martin, Brandon (December 10, 2019). "Vols Secure Commitment from All Purpose Back Jabari Small". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Thompson, Khari (December 10, 2019). "Why Briarcrest three-star RB Jabari Small flipped from Ole Miss to Tennessee Vols football". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  11. ^ "Jabari Small 2020 Game Logs". Sports Reference. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  12. ^ Van Haaften, Reece (July 20, 2022). "Small named to Doak Walker Award watch list". WATE.com. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  13. ^ Wilson, Mike (September 20, 2022). "Jabari Small goes through full practice for Tennessee football ahead of Florida game". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  14. ^ Ramey, Grant (December 29, 2023). "What Tennessee RB Jabari Small said entering the NFL Draft, opting out of Citrus Bowl". On3.com. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  15. ^ Sisk, Caleb (December 27, 2023). "Jabari Small Opting Out Of Bowl Game". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  16. ^ Sparks, Adam (December 26, 2023). "Tennessee football's Jabari Small opts out of Citrus Bowl". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  17. ^ Crowell, Evan (December 29, 2023). "Jabari Small Officially Declares For NFL Draft". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  18. ^ Crowell, Evan (December 31, 2023). "Jabari Small Leaves Heartfelt Note To Tennessee". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  19. ^ Bricker, Grant (December 29, 2023). "Jabari Small writes thank you note to Tennessee football, officially declaring for 2024 NFL Draft". Saturday Down South. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
  20. ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jabari Small College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 27, 2024.
  21. ^ Wyatt, Jim (May 10, 2024). "Titans Agree to Terms With 16 Undrafted Free Agents, Including RBs Dillon Johnson (Washington) and Jabari Small (Tennessee)". TennesseeTitans.com.
  22. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 27, 2024). "Titans Trim Roster Ahead of NFL's Deadline". TennesseeTitans.com.
  23. ^ Wyatt, Jim (August 28, 2024). "Titans Add 12 Players to the Team's Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com.
  24. ^ Sparks, Adam (August 5, 2021). "Where did Tennessee football find its next 'Alvin Kamara'? From a family of SEC receivers". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
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