Durham Smythe (born August 9, 1995) is an American professional football tight end for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
Early life Smythe attended and played high school football at Belton High School.
College career Smythe attended and played college football at Notre Dame. He totaled 28 receptions for 381 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns in four years.
Statistics Season Team Games Receiving GP GS Rec Yds Avg TD 2013 Notre Dame 0 0 Redshirt 2014 Notre Dame 13 0 1 7 7.0 0 2015 Notre Dame 3 3 3 18 6.0 1 2016 Notre Dame 12 12 9 112 12.4 4 2017 Notre Dame 13 13 15 244 16.3 1 Career 41 28 28 381 13.6 6
Professional career
Miami Dolphins Smythe was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round with the 123rd overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft, using the pick acquired from the Cleveland Browns in the Jarvis Landry trade. He made his NFL debut in Week 1 of the 2018 season against the Tennessee Titans. He recorded his first two career receptions in Week 12 against the Indianapolis Colts. In the 2018 season, he totaled six receptions for 50 receiving yards.
In the 2019 season, Smythe appeared in all 16 games, of which he started 14. He finished with seven receptions for 65 receiving yards.
In Week 6 of the 2020 season, he scored his first professional touchdown on a four-yard reception against the New York Jets. In the 2020 season, Smythe had 26 receptions for 208 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games and 13 starts.
In the 2021 season, Smythe appeared in all 17 games and started 12. He finished with 34 receptions for 357 yards.
On March 22, 2022, Smythe re-signed with the Dolphins on a two-year contract. In the 2022 season, he appeared in 16 games and started 15. He finished with 15 receptions for 129 yards and one touchdown, which came in Week 12 against Houston.
On April 3, 2023, Smythe signed a contract extension with the Dolphins that runs through the 2025 season. He finished the 2023 season with 35 receptions for 366 yards. In the 2024 season, he had nine receptions for 53 yards and had a role on special teams.
Smythe was released by the Dolphins on February 14, 2025, after spending seven seasons with the team.
Chicago Bears On March 12, 2025, Smythe signed with the Chicago Bears. During the 2025 season, he primarily served as a blocking tight end or fullback.
Baltimore Ravens On March 12, 2026, Smythe signed a one-year contract worth $3 million, including a $1.5 million signing bonus and $3 million guaranteed with the Baltimore Ravens. He followed Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle to Baltimore, where he was hired as the play caller after the 2025 season, as his familiarity with Doyle meant he could mentor other players into learning Doyle's system. During the 2026 season, Smythe recorded two targets with one catch for four yards in his first four games, was playing over 50 percent of the team's offensive snaps, and played a big role as a blocker. During the Ravens' Week 4 game against the Tennessee Titans, Smythe tore his Achilles tendon, ending his season.
NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high
Regular season Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2018 MIA 15 2 6 50 8.3 21 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2019 MIA 16 14 7 65 9.3 24 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2020 MIA 15 13 26 208 8.0 19 2 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2021 MIA 17 12 34 357 10.5 25 0 2 3 1.5 2 0 0 0 2022 MIA 16 15 15 129 8.6 26 1 2 1 0.5 1 1 0 0 2023 MIA 16 14 35 366 10.5 22 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2024 MIA 17 4 9 53 5.9 8 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2025 CHI 17 2 4 25 6.3 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2026 BAL 1 1 1 4 4.0 4 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0Career 130 77 137 1,257 13.2 30 3 4 4 1.0 2 1 0 0
Postseason Year Team Games Receiving Rushing Fumbles GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2022 MIA 1 1 1 20 20.0 20 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2023 MIA 1 1 3 12 4.0 5 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2025 CHI 2 0 2 11 5.5 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0Career 4 2 6 43 7.2 20 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0
References
External links Baltimore Ravens bio Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio