1. Ihmir Smith-Marsette was born on August 29,1999 and is an American professional football wide receiver and punt returner for the New York Giants of the National Football League.
14 Facts About Ihmir Smith-Marsette
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Ihmir Smith-Marsette played college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Ihmir Smith-Marsette has played for the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs.
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Ihmir Smith-Marsette initially attended St Benedict's Preparatory School, where he played water polo, before transferring to Weequahic High School after his freshman year.
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Ihmir Smith-Marsette caught 18 passes for 187 yards and two touchdowns in his freshman season.
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Ihmir Smith-Marsette was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round, 157th overall, of the 2021 NFL draft.
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Ihmir Smith-Marsette signed his four-year rookie contract on May 13,2021.
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In Week 15 against the Chicago Bears, Ihmir Smith-Marsette recorded his first career receiving touchdown.
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On October 21,2022, Ihmir Smith-Marsette was signed to the practice squad of the Kansas City Chiefs.
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Ihmir Smith-Marsette was elevated to the active roster prior to the season finale against the Las Vegas Raiders on January 6,2023.
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On March 12,2024, Ihmir Smith-Marsette re-signed with the Carolina Panthers under a one-year contract.
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Ihmir Smith-Marsette signed with the New York Giants on September 9,2024.
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Ihmir Smith-Marsette was arrested on November 1,2020, for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
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Ihmir Smith-Marsette was suspended from the team for the following game against Michigan State.