Jonnu Smith

Smith was raised in North Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, by his parents, Wayne and Karen Smith. He is the youngest of six children. When he was born, Karen was pressured by nurses to name him immediately, in accordance with hospital policies. After praying, she came up with the name Jonnu. He began playing Pop Warner football at age 5.{{Cite web |last=Villa |first=Walter |date=August 5, 2016 |title=It's no secret that FIU's Jonnu Smith has the talent to play in the NFL |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/conference-usa/florida-international-university/article99121232.html |access-date=December 18, 2017 |website=miamiherald.com}}

Smith endured a lot of challenges as a youngster in Philadelphia. After his brother was arrested and one of his friends was killed on the streets, his family didn't have the financial means to uproot. For his own safety, he moved in with his maternal aunt and uncle in Ocala, Florida. He started playing high school football at West Port High School, and even though he was far from a touted recruit he earned a scholarship to Florida International.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith |url=https://www.titansonline.com/team/players-roster/jonnu-smith/ |access-date=August 2, 2019 |website=TitansOnline.com}}

Smith played college football at Florida International University, where he majored in liberal studies. As a freshman in 2013, Smith played 12 games with 388 receiving yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonnu-smith-1/gamelog/2013 |access-date=November 3, 2017 |work=Sports Reference}} As a sophomore in 2014, he played 12 games with 710 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonnu-smith-1/gamelog/2014 |access-date=November 3, 2017 |work=Sports Reference}} As a junior in 2015, he played in 8 games with 397 receiving yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonnu-smith-1/gamelog/2015 |access-date=November 3, 2017 |work=Sports Reference}} As a senior in 2016, he played 11 games with 506 receiving yards and four touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jonnu-smith-1/gamelog/2016 |access-date=November 3, 2017 |work=Sports Reference}}

Smith was invited to play in the 2017 Senior Bowl, but was overshadowed by other tight ends who were considered first and second round picks.{{Cite web |last=Stephenson |first=Creg |date=January 26, 2017 |title=Senior Bowl 2017: 'Loaded' tight end group could be packed with future NFL standouts |url=https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2017/01/senior_bowl_2017_historically.amp |access-date=December 18, 2017 |website=AL.com }}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}

Smith was one of 19 tight ends who received an invitation to attend the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, Indiana.{{Cite web |last=Patsko |first=Scott |date=February 27, 2017 |title=NFL Combine 2017: Complete list of invited players |url=https://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2017/02/nfl_combine_2017_complete_list.amp |access-date=December 18, 2017 |website=Cleveland.com}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} He had an impressive performance and finished in the top five among tight ends in the majority of the drills. He placed second in the vertical jump and short shuttle, tied for third in the bench press, fourth in the broad jump, and finished sixth in the 40-yard dash in his position group.{{Cite web |last=Harry Lyles |date=March 5, 2017 |title=NFL Combine results 2017: Full tight end numbers |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2017/3/3/14802746/2017-nfl-combine-results-o-j-howard-evan-engram-jake-butt |access-date=December 18, 2017 |website=SBnation.com}} On March 29, 2017, Smith opted to participate at FIU's pro day, along with Dieugot Joseph and ten other teammates. He performed the three-cone drill and positional drills for scouts and team representatives from 29 NFL teams and the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League.{{Cite web |date=March 29, 2017 |title=FIU Pro Day 2017 |url=http://www.fiusports.com/news/2017/3/29/football-fiu-pro-day-2017.aspx |access-date=December 18, 2017 |website=fiusports.com}} Throughout the pre-draft process, Smith had private workouts and visits with Atlanta Falcons, Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, and Minnesota Vikings.{{Cite web |title=Report: FIU TE Jonnu Smith has pre-draft visit with Titans |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/tennessee-titans/Board/28/Contents/FIU-TE-Jonnu-Smith-has-pre-draft-visit-with-the-Tennessee-Titans-52325803/ |access-date=August 14, 2019 |website=247sports.com}}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}} At the conclusion of the pre-draft process, Smith was projected to be a fourth or fifth round pick by NFL draft experts and analysts. He was ranked the tenth best tight end in the draft by NFLDraftScout.com and was ranked the 12th best tight end by NFL analyst Gil Brandt.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith, DS #10 TE, Florida International |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=129894&draftyear=2017&genpos=TE |access-date=December 18, 2017 |website=nfldraftscout.com}}{{Cite web |last=Brandt |first=Gil |author-link=Gil Brandt |date=April 17, 2017 |title=Hot 150: Gil Brandt's top-ranked prospects for 2017 NFL Draft |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/hot-150-gil-brandt-s-top-ranked-prospects-for-2017-nfl-draft-0ap3000000800363 |access-date=December 18, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}

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The Titans selected Smith in the third round with the 100th overall pick in the 2017 NFL draft,{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2017/draft.htm |access-date=February 28, 2023 |work=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |last=Wolf |first=Jason |date=April 29, 2017 |title=Jonnu Smith, Titans past boiling water attack |url=http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/nfl/titans/2017/04/29/jonnu-smith-titans-past-boiling-water-attack/101063642/ |access-date=April 29, 2017 |website=Tennessean.com}} the sixth tight end selected. He was the seventh player selected in FIU's school history and third-highest selection in school history.{{Cite web |last=Delgado |first=Joey |date=May 1, 2017 |title=Jonnu Smith Drafted by Titans in Third Round of NFL Draft |url=https://news.fiu.edu/2017/05/jonnu-smith-drafted-by-titans-in-third-round-of-nfl-draft/110997 |access-date=December 18, 2017 |website=news.fiu.edu}} The Titans selected Smith to fill a void in their two tight end sets after Anthony Fasano departed in free agency.{{Cite web |last=Madson |first=Kyle |date=June 30, 2017 |title=Draft Wire: TE Jonnu Smith could be surprise starter for Titans |url=http://titanswire.usatoday.com/2017/06/30/draft-wire-te-jonnu-smith-could-be-surprise-starter-for-titans |access-date=December 18, 2017 |website=titanswire.usatoday.com}}

On May 17, 2017, the Titans signed Smith to a four-year, $3.10 million contract that included a signing bonus of $706,288.{{Cite web |title=Spotrac.com: Jonnu Smith contract |url=http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/tennessee-titans/jonnu-smith-21842/ |access-date=December 18, 2017 |website=spotrac.com}}

Throughout training camp, Smith competed against veterans Jace Amaro and Phillip Supernaw to be the Titans' second tight end behind veteran Delanie Walker.{{Cite web |title=Ourlads.com: Tennessee Titans depth chart: 10/01/2017 |url=http://www.ourlads.com/nfldepthcharts/archive/200/TEN |access-date=December 18, 2017 |website=Ourlads.com}}

Smith made his NFL debut starting in the Titans' season-opening 26–16 loss to the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |title=Oakland Raiders at Tennessee Titans – September 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709100oti.htm |access-date=October 6, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} In the next game, he recorded two receptions for 30 yards and scored his first NFL touchdown on a 32-yard screen pass from Marcus Mariota during the fourth quarter of a 37–16 road victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. During Week 3 against the Seattle Seahawks, Smith caught a 24-yard touchdown during the third quarter of a 33–27 victory. During Week 5 against the Dolphins, he caught a season-high five passes for 21 yards in the 16–10 road loss.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Miami Dolphins – October 8th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710080mia.htm |access-date=February 28, 2023 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

Smith finished his rookie year with 18 receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitJo01/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=February 28, 2023 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

The Titans finished second in the AFC South with a 9–7 record and made the playoffs as a Wild Card team.{{Cite web |title=2017 NFL Regular Season Standings – National Football League |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/standings/_/season/2017 |access-date=January 7, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Wyatt |first=Jim |date=December 31, 2017 |title=Titans Beat Jaguars, Punch Ticket to Playoffs |url=http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Beat-Jaguars-Punch-Ticket-to-Playoffs/5a96d12b-a9bc-4231-8bfa-baba96b4e1b6 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180107175020/http://www.titansonline.com/news/article-4/Titans-Beat-Jaguars-Punch-Ticket-to-Playoffs/5a96d12b-a9bc-4231-8bfa-baba96b4e1b6 |archive-date=January 7, 2018 |access-date=January 7, 2018 |website=Titans Online}} In the Wild Card Round, the Titans played the Kansas City Chiefs. Smith caught two passes for 15 yards.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Tennessee Titans at Kansas City Chiefs – January 6th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801060kan.htm |access-date=January 30, 2018 |work=Pro Football Reference}} In the Divisional Round against the New England Patriots Smith recorded a four-yard reception before suffering a torn MCL in the 35–14 loss.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots – January 13th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201801130nwe.htm |access-date=February 18, 2018 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

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Smith was named the Titans' top tight end on the depth chart after Walker suffered a dislocated ankle during the season-opening 27–20 road loss to the Dolphins.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2018 |title=Following Loss of Delanie Walker, Titans TE Jonnu Smith Ready for Bigger Role |url=https://www.titansonline.com/news/following-loss-of-delanie-walker-titans-te-jonnu-smith-ready-for-bigger-role |access-date=December 8, 2018 |website=TitansOnline.com}} Smith initially struggled filling Delanie Walker's shoes, but he caught his first touchdown of the season on a shovel pass from Mariota during Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys in a 28–14 road victory.{{Cite web |last=Thompson, Chris |date=November 5, 2018 |title=Titans Trouble My Brain With Amazing Sleight of Hand Touchdown |url=https://deadspin.com/titans-trouble-my-brain-with-amazing-sleight-of-hand-to-1830244061/amp |access-date=December 9, 2018 |website=Deadspin.com}} In the next game against the Patriots, Smith caught four passes for 45 yards and a touchdown in the 34–10 victory. Two weeks later, he caught a 61-yard touchdown pass as the Titans lost to the Houston Texans on the road by a score of 34–17.{{Cite web |last=Froyd, Crissy |date=November 26, 2018 |title=Titans Highlights: Jonnu Smith comes up with 61-yard touchdown |url=https://titanswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/26/titans-highlights-jonnu-smith-comes-up-with-61-yard-touchdown/ |access-date=December 9, 2018 |website=TitansWire.com}} However, during a 30–9 victory against the Jaguars in Week 14, he suffered a season-ending MCL injury.{{Cite web |last=Gantt, Darin |date=December 7, 2018 |title=Titans tight end Jonnu Smith out for the year |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/12/07/titans-tight-end-jonnu-smith-out-for-the-year/ |access-date=August 6, 2019 |work=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Wyatt, Jim |date=December 11, 2018 |title=Titans Place TE Jonnu Smith, RT Jack Conklin on Injured Reserve; Team Adds TE Wick, OL Pasztor to 53-Man Roster |url=https://www.titansonline.com/news/titans-place-te-jonnu-smith-rt-jack-conklin-on-injured-reserve-team-adds-te-wick |access-date=August 6, 2019 |website=TitansOnline.com}}

Smith finished the 2018 season with 20 receptions for 258 yards and three touchdowns in 13 games.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitJo01/gamelog/2018/ |access-date=February 28, 2023 |work=Pro Football Reference}} Without Smith, the Titans finished with a 9–7 record and narrowly missed out on the playoffs.{{Cite web |title=2018 Tennessee Titans Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/oti/2018.htm |access-date=August 6, 2019 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

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Smith returned from his injury in time for the Titans' season opener against the Cleveland Browns. He recorded one reception for seven yards and a 10-yard rush in the 43–13 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Cleveland Browns – September 8th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201909080cle.htm |access-date=April 6, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} During Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills, Smith caught a 57-yard reception as the Titans lost 14–7.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans – October 6th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910060oti.htm |access-date=April 6, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} Two weeks later against the Los Angeles Chargers, he caught three passes for 64 yards as the Titans won 23–20.{{Cite web |title=Los Angeles Chargers at Tennessee Titans – October 20th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201910200oti.htm |access-date=April 6, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} In the next game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he caught six passes for 78 yards and his first touchdown of the season from Ryan Tannehill. During Week 14 against the Raiders, Smith caught three passes for 29 yards and a touchdown in the 42–21 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Oakland Raiders – December 8th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912080rai.htm |access-date=April 6, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} In the next game against the Texans, he caught five passes for 60 yards and had a 57-yard rush in the 24–21 loss.{{Cite web |title=Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans – December 15th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912150oti.htm |access-date=April 6, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} Smith continued his momentum the next game against the Saints, catching three passes for 63 yards and a touchdown as the Titans lost 38–28.{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at Tennessee Titans – December 22nd, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201912220oti.htm |access-date=April 6, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

Smith finished the 2019 season setting career-highs in receptions with 35 and receiving yards with 439 along with tying a career-high in touchdowns with three. He also rushed four times for 78 yards.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitJo01/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=April 6, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

The Titans finished second in the AFC South with a 9–7 record and made the playoffs as a Wild Card team. In the Divisional Round against the Ravens, Smith caught a one-handed touchdown during the first quarter of the 28–12 road victory.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Tennessee Titans at Baltimore Ravens – January 11th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202001110rav.htm |access-date=April 6, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

After recording a receiving touchdown in Week 1 in a 16–14 victory over the Denver Broncos, Smith had four receptions for 84 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns in a 33–30 victory over the Jaguars in Week 2.{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Denver Broncos – September 14th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009140den.htm |access-date=September 22, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}}{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans – September 20th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009200oti.htm |access-date=September 22, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} In Week 5 against the Bills on Tuesday Night Football, Smith recorded five catches for 40 yards and two receiving touchdowns during the 42–16 win.{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Tennessee Titans – October 13th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202010130oti.htm |access-date=October 11, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} In Week 10, against the Indianapolis Colts, he scored his first professional rushing touchdown in the 34–17 loss.{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at Tennessee Titans – November 12th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202011120oti.htm |access-date=November 13, 2020 |work=Pro Football Reference}} He finished the 2020 season with 41 receptions for 448 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns in 15 games.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitJo01/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=February 28, 2023 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

On March 19, 2021, the New England Patriots signed Smith to a four-year, $50 million deal.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=March 15, 2021 |title=Jonnu Smith agrees to four-year, $50M contract with New England Patriots |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/patriots-agree-to-deal-with-te-jonnu-smith |access-date=February 28, 2023 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |date=March 19, 2021 |title=Patriots Sign TE Jonnu Smith |url=https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-sign-te-jonnu-smith |access-date=March 19, 2021 |website=Patriots.com}} He finished the 2021 season with 28 catches for 294 yards and one touchdown.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitJo01/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=February 28, 2023 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

Smith entered the 2022 season as the No. 2 tight end behind Hunter Henry. He finished the season with 27 catches for 245 yards.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2022 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitJo01/gamelog/2022/ |access-date=February 28, 2023 |work=Pro Football Reference}}

On March 15, 2023, Smith was traded to the Falcons in exchange for a 2023 seventh-round draft pick.{{Cite web |last=McElhaney |first=Tori |date=March 15, 2023 |title=Falcons acquire tight end Jonnu Smith in Patriots trade |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/report-falcons-acquire-te-jonnu-smith-in-patriots-trade-arthur-smith |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}} He had five receptions for 100 yards and a touchdown against the Vikings in Week 9.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons - November 5th, 2023 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202311050atl.htm |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He finished the season with a career-high 50 catches for 582 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2023 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitJo01/gamelog/2023/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}

On February 27, 2024, Smith was released by the Falcons.{{Cite web |last=Waack |first=Terrin |date=February 27, 2024 |title=Falcons release tight end Jonnu Smith |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/tight-end-jonnu-smith-released-roster-transaction |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=AtlantaFalcons.com}}

On March 8, 2024, Smith signed a two-year contract with the Miami Dolphins.{{Cite web |date=March 8, 2024 |title=Miami Dolphins Sign Jonnu Smith |url=https://www.miamidolphins.com/news/miami-dolphins-sign-jonnu-smith |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=MiamiDolphins.com}} He had six receptions for 101 yards and two touchdowns in a 34–19 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 11.{{Cite web |title=Las Vegas Raiders at Miami Dolphins - November 17th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202411170mia.htm |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He had ten receptions for 113 yards in a loss to the Packers in Week 13.{{Cite web |title=Miami Dolphins at Green Bay Packers - November 28th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202411280gnb.htm |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} He scored one touchdown in four of the final five games of the regular season. He finished the 2024 season with 88 receptions for 884 yards and eight touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmitJo01/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-02-23 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}}

Smith is a Christian. Smith has said, “[Faith is] the foundation of everything I do, and I am so thankful for the way I was raised because I lean on the things I learned as a kid today as a grown man. ... I am a man of faith, and I am a man of God and I truly believe that everything is ordained for a purpose.”{{Cite web |last=Mercer |first=Kevin |date=November 22, 2019 |title=Tennessee Titans tight end Jonnu Smith leans on faith in good times and bad |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2019/11/22/titans-te-jonnu-smith-leans-on-faith-in-good-times-and-bad/ |access-date=March 20, 2020 |work=Sports Spectrum}}

Smith's best friend, Willie “Quasim” Jefferson, died from a gunshot in October 2016. Smith gave his son Jaiyen the middle name Quasim in honor of Jefferson. Smith competed in weightlifting, finishing second in the county in the 219-pound weight class.

Smith credits his mother, Karen, for his successes. When Smith was four his father Wayne died in a work-related tow truck accident at the age of 40. As a result, Karen raised all six children by herself. "My mother is my rock," said Smith. "It was tough, but we always got what we needed—not necessarily what we wanted all the time—but what we needed. She was so strong all the time."{{Cite web |title=Jonnu Smith |url=https://www.titansonline.com/team/players-roster/jonnu-smith/ |access-date=August 2, 2019 |website=TitansOnline.com}}

On October 31, 2016, Smith was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend, Mary Gaspar, who was five months pregnant with their child. The argument took place in their campus dorm room, where Gaspar used a kitchen pot and poured boiling hot water onto Smith. Smith suffered burns, and was ruled out for the rest of his senior year. Gaspar was arrested for aggravated battery, and entered a not guilty plea.{{Cite web |last=Neal |first=David |date=November 10, 2016 |title=She wanted more attention from a top football player. So out came boiling water |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/conference-usa/florida-international-university/article113860813.html |access-date=August 6, 2019 |work=The Miami Herald}}{{Cite web |last=Schilken |first=Chuck |date=November 11, 2016 |title=NFL prospect Jonnu Smith's college career ends after girlfriend allegedly poured boiling water on him |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/more/la-sp-fiu-boiling-water-20161111-story.html |access-date=November 11, 2016 |work=Los Angeles Times}}{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2016 |title=FIU TE Jonnu Smith out for year after girlfriend burned him with boiling water |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2016/11/10/fllorida-international-tight-end-jonnu-smith-girlfriend-burned-face-boiling-water/93590396/ |access-date=November 11, 2016 |work=USA Today}} The charges against her were dropped the following year after delivering their child.{{Cite web |last=Neal |first=David J. |date=August 29, 2017 |title=She poured boiling water on her child's NFL-bound father. She won't be prosecuted |url=https://www.miamiherald.com/sports/college/conference-usa/florida-international-university/article170122447.html |access-date=March 15, 2021 |work=Miami Herald}}

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