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{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1994)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Wendell Smallwood
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| caption = Smallwood with the Washington Redskins in 2019
| caption = Smallwood with the Washington Redskins in 2019
| current_team = Free agent
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| position = [[Running back]]
| position = [[Running back]]
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* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
* Washington Football Team ({{NFL Year|2021}})
* [[Washington Football Team]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
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* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LII|LII]])
* [[Super Bowl]] champion ([[Super Bowl LII|LII]])
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'''Wendell Lynn Smallwood Jr.'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Adam |date=July 15, 2014 |title=West Virginia RB Wendell Smallwood Accused of Witness Intimidation |url=http://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/2130261-west-virginia-rb-wendell-smallwood-accused-of-witness-intimidation |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=BleacherReport.com}}</ref> (born January 20, 1994) is an [[American football]] [[running back]] who is a free agent. He played [[college football]] at [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia]] and was selected in the fifth round of the [[2016 NFL Draft]] by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. Smallwood has also been a member of the [[Washington Redskins]], [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], and [[Jacksonville Jaguars]].
'''Wendell Lynn Smallwood Jr.'''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Adam |date=July 15, 2014 |title=West Virginia RB Wendell Smallwood Accused of Witness Intimidation |url=http://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/2130261-west-virginia-rb-wendell-smallwood-accused-of-witness-intimidation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913220925/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2130261-west-virginia-rb-wendell-smallwood-accused-of-witness-intimidation |archive-date=September 13, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=BleacherReport.com}}</ref> (born January 20, 1994) is a former [[American football]] [[running back]]. He played [[college football]] at [[West Virginia Mountaineers football|West Virginia]] and was selected in the fifth round of the [[2016 NFL Draft]] by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]]. Smallwood was also a member of the [[Washington Redskins]], [[Pittsburgh Steelers]], and [[Jacksonville Jaguars]].


==Early years==
==Early years==
Smallwood attended Red Lion Christian Academy in [[Bear, Delaware]] before transferring to [[Eastern Christian Academy]] in [[Elkton, Maryland]] for his senior year.<ref name="Eaglesbio">{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood Eagles bio |url=http://media.philadelphiaeagles.com/media/154512/smallwood-wendell.pdf |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Delaware native Wendell Smallwood: 'Football saved my life' |language=en |work=Delaware Online |url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2016/07/22/delaware-native-wendell-smallwood-football-saved-my-life/87443314/ |access-date=March 16, 2018}}</ref> He was rated by [[Rivals.com]] as a three-star recruit. He received offers from West Virginia, [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]], [[Connecticut Huskies football|Connecticut]], [[Hawaii Warriors football|Hawaii]], [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers]], and [[Temple Owls football|Temple]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood Recruit Interests |url=https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Wendell-Smallwood-16523/RecruitInterests/ |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=247sports.com}}</ref> He chose to commit to [[West Virginia University]] (WVU) to play [[college football]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood Running back |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/115304 |access-date=January 7, 2016 |website=Rivals.com}}</ref>
Smallwood attended Red Lion Christian Academy in [[Bear, Delaware]], before transferring to [[Eastern Christian Academy]] in [[Elkton, Maryland]], for his senior year.<ref name="Eaglesbio">{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood Eagles bio |url=http://media.philadelphiaeagles.com/media/154512/smallwood-wendell.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910034835/http://media.philadelphiaeagles.com/media/154512/smallwood-wendell.pdf |archive-date=September 10, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Frank |first=Martin |date=July 22, 2016 |title=Delaware native Wendell Smallwood: 'Football saved my life' |url=https://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2016/07/22/delaware-native-wendell-smallwood-football-saved-my-life/87443314/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180110132527/http://www.delawareonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2016/07/22/delaware-native-wendell-smallwood-football-saved-my-life/87443314/ |archive-date=January 10, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Delaware Online |language=en}}</ref> He was rated by [[Rivals.com]] as a three-star recruit. He received offers from West Virginia, [[Boston College Eagles football|Boston College]], [[Connecticut Huskies football|Connecticut]], [[Hawaii Warriors football|Hawaii]], [[Rutgers Scarlet Knights football|Rutgers]], and [[Temple Owls football|Temple]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood Recruit Interests |url=https://247sports.com/Recruitment/Wendell-Smallwood-16523/RecruitInterests/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130412144559/http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Wendell-Smallwood-16523/RecruitInterests |archive-date=April 12, 2013 |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=247sports.com}}</ref> He chose to commit to [[West Virginia University]] (WVU) to play [[college football]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood Running back |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/115304 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317035804/https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/maple/115304 |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |access-date=January 7, 2016 |website=Rivals.com}}</ref>


==College career==
==College career==
As a true freshman at West Virginia in 2013, Smallwood played in 12 games and rushed for 221 yards on 39 carries with one [[touchdown]]. He also served as a [[Kickoff return|kick returner]], returning 30 kickoffs for a total of 541 yards.<ref name="Eaglesbio" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/wendell-smallwood-1/gamelog/2013/ |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As a sophomore, he played in all 13 games and made nine starts. He had 722 rushing yards on 148 carries and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chatmon |first=Brandon |date=July 28, 2015 |title=Versatile Wendell Smallwood could be a key to West Virginia's offense |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/101390/verstile-wendell-smallwood-could-to-be-a-key-to-west-virginias-offense |access-date=January 7, 2016}}</ref> He also recorded 31 receptions, fifth most in school history for a single season.<ref name="Eaglesbio" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/wendell-smallwood-1/gamelog/2014/ |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As a junior in 2015, Smallwood rushed for a Big 12-leading 1,519 yards on 238 carries with nine touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 Big 12 Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/big-12/2015-leaders.html |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/wendell-smallwood-1/gamelog/2015 |access-date=November 7, 2017 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> With 2,462 rushing yards in his collegiate career, he finished ninth in school history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Virginia Mountaineers Rushing |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/west-virginia/rushing.html |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> After the season, he decided to forego his senior season and entered the [[2016 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2016 |title=West Virginia RB Wendell Smallwood declares for NFL draft |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2016/story/_/id/14520538/west-virginia-mountaineers-rb-wendell-smallwood-declares-nfl-draft |access-date=January 7, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Allan |date=January 6, 2016 |title=Wendell Smallwood opts for NFL draft after all |url=http://wvmetronews.com/2016/01/06/wendell-smallwood-opts-for-nfl-draft-after-all/ |access-date=January 7, 2016 |website=WVMetroNews.com}}</ref> While at West Virginia, he [[Major (academic)|majored]] in [[criminology]] with a minor in communications.<ref name="Eaglesbio" />
As a [[true freshman]] at West Virginia in 2013, Smallwood played in 12 games and rushed for 221 yards on 39 [[Carry (gridiron football)|carries]] with one [[touchdown]]. He also served as a [[Kickoff return|kick returner]], returning 30 kickoffs for a total of 541 yards.<ref name="Eaglesbio" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/wendell-smallwood-1/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317041419/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/wendell-smallwood-1/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As a sophomore, he played in all 13 games and made nine starts. He had 722 rushing yards on 148 carries and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chatmon |first=Brandon |date=July 28, 2015 |title=Versatile Wendell Smallwood could be a key to West Virginia's offense |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/101390/verstile-wendell-smallwood-could-to-be-a-key-to-west-virginias-offense |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914232434/http://www.espn.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/101390/verstile-wendell-smallwood-could-to-be-a-key-to-west-virginias-offense |archive-date=September 14, 2016 |access-date=January 7, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> He also recorded 31 receptions, fifth most in school history for a single season.<ref name="Eaglesbio" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/wendell-smallwood-1/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317041414/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/wendell-smallwood-1/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> As a junior in 2015, Smallwood rushed for a [[Big 12 Conference]]-leading 1,519 yards on 238 carries with nine touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2015 Big 12 Conference Leaders |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/big-12/2015-leaders.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317041425/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/conferences/big-12/2015-leaders.html |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/wendell-smallwood-1/gamelog/2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107114438/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/wendell-smallwood-1/gamelog/2015 |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |access-date=November 7, 2017 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> With 2,462 rushing yards in his collegiate career, he finished ninth in school history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=West Virginia Mountaineers Rushing |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/west-virginia/rushing.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317041410/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/west-virginia/rushing.html |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> After the season, he decided to forego his senior season and entered the [[2016 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 7, 2016 |title=West Virginia RB Wendell Smallwood declares for NFL draft |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2016/story/_/id/14520538/west-virginia-mountaineers-rb-wendell-smallwood-declares-nfl-draft |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914234847/http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2016/story/_/id/14520538/west-virginia-mountaineers-rb-wendell-smallwood-declares-nfl-draft |archive-date=September 14, 2016 |access-date=January 7, 2016 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Allan |date=January 6, 2016 |title=Wendell Smallwood opts for NFL draft after all |url=http://wvmetronews.com/2016/01/06/wendell-smallwood-opts-for-nfl-draft-after-all/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160107084447/http://wvmetronews.com/2016/01/06/wendell-smallwood-opts-for-nfl-draft-after-all/ |archive-date=January 7, 2016 |access-date=January 7, 2016 |website=WVMetroNews.com}}</ref> While at West Virginia, he [[Major (academic)|majored]] in [[criminology]] with a minor in communications.<ref name="Eaglesbio" />


===Career statistics===
===Career statistics===
{| class= "wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
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! colspan="15" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|West Virginia Mountaineers football}}"| West Virginia Mountaineers
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! colspan="4" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|West Virginia Mountaineers}}"| Wendell Smallwood
! rowspan="2"| Team
! rowspan="2"| GP
! rowspan="2"| GS
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="5"| Receiving
! colspan="5"| Receiving
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! Season !! Team !! GP !! GS !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD
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! [[2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2013]] !! [[2013 West Virginia Mountaineers football team|WVU]]
! [[2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season|2013]] !! [[2013 West Virginia Mountaineers football team|WVU]]
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| 13 || 12 || 238 || 1,519 || 6.4 || 52 || 9 || 26 || 160 || 6.2 || 15 || 0
| 13 || 12 || 238 || 1,519 || 6.4 || 52 || 9 || 26 || 160 || 6.2 || 15 || 0
|-
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! colspan="2"| Career<ref name="Eaglesbio" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood College Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/wendell-smallwood-1.html |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=College Football at Sports-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> !! 38 !! 22 !! 425 !! 2,462 !! 5.8 !! 52 !! 12 !! 68 !! 618 !! 9.1 !! 50 !! 0
! colspan="2"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/wendell-smallwood-1.html Career] !! 38 !! 22 !! 425 !! 2,462 !! 5.8 !! 52 !! 12 !! 68 !! 618 !! 9.1 !! 50 !! 0
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| note = All values from NFL Combine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood, DS #14 RB, West Virginia |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=128130&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=NFLDraftScout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood Draft Profile |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/wendell-smallwood?id=2555461 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
| note = All values from [[NFL Combine]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood, DS #14 RB, West Virginia |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=128130&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920151637/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=128130&draftyear=2016&genpos=RB |archive-date=September 20, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=NFLDraftScout.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood Draft Profile |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/wendell-smallwood?id=2555461 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826143139/http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/wendell-smallwood?id=2555461 |archive-date=August 26, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref>
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===Philadelphia Eagles===
===Philadelphia Eagles===
[[File:WendellSmallwood.jpg|thumb|right|Smallwood (left) celebrates a touchdown with teammate [[Chris Maragos]]]]
[[File:WendellSmallwood.jpg|thumb|right|Smallwood (left) celebrates a touchdown with teammate [[Chris Maragos]]]]
Smallwood was selected by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in the fifth round of the [[2016 NFL Draft]] with the 153rd overall pick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He signed his [[rookie]] four-year contract on May 4, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sheridan |first=Phil |date=May 4, 2016 |title=Wendell Smallwood, four other draft picks sign with Eagles |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/16847/wendell-smallwood-4-other-draft-picks-sign-with-eagles |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>
Smallwood was selected by the [[Philadelphia Eagles]] in the fifth round of the [[2016 NFL Draft]] with the 153rd overall pick.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711080840/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2016/draft.htm |archive-date=July 11, 2019 |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> He signed his [[rookie]] four-year contract on May 4, 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sheridan |first=Phil |date=May 4, 2016 |title=Wendell Smallwood, four other draft picks sign with Eagles |url=http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/16847/wendell-smallwood-4-other-draft-picks-sign-with-eagles |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914232016/http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/16847/wendell-smallwood-4-other-draft-picks-sign-with-eagles |archive-date=September 14, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>


On September 25, 2016, Smallwood scored his first career rushing touchdown in a 34–3 win against the [[2016 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]]. Due to an ankle injury limiting starter [[Ryan Mathews (American football)|Ryan Mathews]] to only two carries, Smallwood was the featured back for the Eagles, recording 89 yards and the touchdown on 17 carries. In Week 6 against the [[2016 Washington Redskins season|Washington Redskins]], he scored his first kickoff return touchdown and the NFL's first kickoff return touchdown of the season. He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on December 12, 2016, finishing his rookie season with 312 rushing yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McPherson, Chris |date=December 12, 2016 |title=Eagles Place Three On Injured Reserve |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Place-Three-On-Injured-Reserve/0fd52cfd-9c44-429d-aac2-0567b04ec9fc |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On September 25, 2016, Smallwood scored his first career rushing touchdown in a 34–3 win against the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]]. Due to an ankle injury limiting starter [[Ryan Mathews (American football)|Ryan Mathews]] to only two carries, Smallwood was the featured back for the Eagles, recording 89 yards and the touchdown on 17 carries. In Week 6 against the [[Washington Redskins]], he scored his first kickoff return touchdown and the NFL's first kickoff return touchdown of the season. He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on December 12, 2016, finishing his rookie season with 312 rushing yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McPherson |first=Chris |date=December 12, 2016 |title=Eagles Place Three On Injured Reserve |url=http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Place-Three-On-Injured-Reserve/0fd52cfd-9c44-429d-aac2-0567b04ec9fc |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161215170404/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Place-Three-On-Injured-Reserve/0fd52cfd-9c44-429d-aac2-0567b04ec9fc |archive-date=December 15, 2016 |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317035816/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


In the 2017 season, Smallwood finished with 174 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 13 receptions, and 103 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During his second year in the NFL, the Eagles defeated the [[2017 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]] by a score of 41-33, giving them their first Super Bowl championship in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LII |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000914459/article/philadelphia-eagles-knock-off-patriots-win-super-bowl |access-date=February 4, 2018 |publisher=NFL}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LII - Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots - February 4th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201802040nwe.htm |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In the 2017 season, Smallwood finished with 174 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 13 [[Reception (gridiron football)|receptions]], and 103 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180317035902/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=March 17, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> During his second year in the NFL, the Eagles defeated the [[New England Patriots]] by a score of 41–33, giving them their first [[Super Bowl]] championship in franchise history.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=February 4, 2018 |title=Philadelphia Eagles win Super Bowl LII |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000914459/article/philadelphia-eagles-knock-off-patriots-win-super-bowl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200405021345/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000914459/article/philadelphia-eagles-knock-off-patriots-win-super-bowl |archive-date=April 5, 2020 |access-date=February 4, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl LII – Philadelphia Eagles vs. New England Patriots – February 4th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201802040nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180301125909/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201802040nwe.htm |archive-date=March 1, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


In the 2018 season, Smallwood continued to share a deep backfield. In Week 3, he scored his first rushing touchdown of the season against the [[2018 Indianapolis Colts season|Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Young Eagles running backs Corey Clement, Wendell Smallwood shine in win over Colts |language=en |work=Courier-Post |url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2018/09/23/eagles-backs-corey-clement-wendell-smallwood-shine-win-over-colts/1404441002/ |access-date=October 6, 2018}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 364 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 28 receptions, 230 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00.htm |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Eagles made the playoffs as the #6-seed. In the [[2018–19_NFL_playoffs#NFC:_Philadelphia_Eagles_16,_Chicago_Bears_15|Wild Card Round]] against the [[2018 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]], he had 20 rushing yards and 20 receiving yards in the 16–15 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card - Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears - January 6th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901060chi.htm |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2018–19_NFL_playoffs#NFC:_New_Orleans_Saints_20,_Philadelphia_Eagles_14|Divisional Round]] against the [[2018 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]], he had 33 rushing yards and a six-yard reception in the 20–14 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints - January 13th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901130nor.htm |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In the 2018 season, Smallwood continued to share a deep backfield. In Week 3, he scored his first rushing touchdown of the season against the [[Indianapolis Colts]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Friedman |first=Josh |date=September 23, 2018 |title=Young Eagles running backs Corey Clement, Wendell Smallwood shine in win over Colts |url=https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2018/09/23/eagles-backs-corey-clement-wendell-smallwood-shine-win-over-colts/1404441002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175851/https://www.courierpostonline.com/story/sports/nfl/eagles/2018/09/23/eagles-backs-corey-clement-wendell-smallwood-shine-win-over-colts/1404441002/ |archive-date=April 16, 2023 |access-date=October 6, 2018 |website=Courier-Post |language=en}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 364 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 28 receptions, 230 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190405000506/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00.htm |archive-date=April 5, 2019 |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> The Eagles made the playoffs as the #6-seed. In the [[2018–19_NFL_playoffs#NFC:_Philadelphia_Eagles_16,_Chicago_Bears_15|Wild Card Round]] against the [[Chicago Bears]], he had 20 rushing yards and 20 receiving yards in the 16–15 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Philadelphia Eagles at Chicago Bears – January 6th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901060chi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331131232/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901060chi.htm |archive-date=March 31, 2019 |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the [[2018–19_NFL_playoffs#NFC:_New_Orleans_Saints_20,_Philadelphia_Eagles_14|Divisional Round]] against the [[New Orleans Saints]], he had 33 rushing yards and a six-yard reception in the 20–14 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – Philadelphia Eagles at New Orleans Saints – January 13th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901130nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190201065321/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901130nor.htm |archive-date=February 1, 2019 |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


Smallwood was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.<ref>{{Cite news |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Eagles announce roster moves as team gets to 53-player limit |work=PhiladelphiaEagles.com |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-roster-cutdown-2019 |access-date=August 31, 2019}}</ref>
Smallwood was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Eagles announce roster moves as team gets to 53-player limit |url=https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-roster-cutdown-2019 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190830225716/https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/eagles-roster-cutdown-2019 |archive-date=August 30, 2019 |access-date=August 31, 2019 |website=PhiladelphiaEagles.com}}</ref>


===Washington Redskins===
===Washington Redskins===
[[File:Redskins Offense (cropped) 2.jpg|thumb|Smallwood alongside his teammates in a game against the [[2019 New York Jets season|New York Jets]] ]]
[[File:Redskins Offense (cropped) 2.jpg|thumb|Smallwood alongside his teammates in a game against the [[New York Jets]] ]]
On September 1, 2019, Smallwood was claimed off waivers by the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lee Gowton |first=Brandon |title=Wendell Smallwood is staying in the NFC East |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2019/9/1/20843537/nfl-roster-news-waiver-claim-wendell-smallwood-running-back-redskins-week-1-eagles-brett-toth |access-date=1 September 2019 |website=BleedingGreenNation.com}}</ref> In the 2019 season, he appeared in 15 games and recorded 22 carries for 81 rushing yards to go along with nine receptions for 64 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=2020-01-28 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On September 1, 2019, Smallwood was claimed off waivers by the [[Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gowton |first=Brandon Lee |date=September 1, 2019 |title=Wendell Smallwood is staying in the NFC East |url=https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2019/9/1/20843537/nfl-roster-news-waiver-claim-wendell-smallwood-running-back-redskins-week-1-eagles-brett-toth |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901171213/https://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2019/9/1/20843537/nfl-roster-news-waiver-claim-wendell-smallwood-running-back-redskins-week-1-eagles-brett-toth |archive-date=September 1, 2019 |access-date=September 1, 2019 |website=BleedingGreenNation.com}}</ref> In the 2019 season, he appeared in 15 games and recorded 22 carries for 81 rushing yards to go along with nine receptions for 64 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wendell Smallwood 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00/gamelog/2019/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200128155319/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalWe00/gamelog/2019/ |archive-date=January 28, 2020 |access-date=January 28, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


===Pittsburgh Steelers===
===Pittsburgh Steelers===
On July 28, 2020, Smallwood signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley, Teresa |date=July 28, 2020 |title=Steelers sign Smallwood |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-smallwood |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He was waived on September 5, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley, Teresa |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-moves-to-get-to-53-man-roster |website=Steelers.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley, Teresa |date=September 7, 2020 |title=Steelers add Smallwood to practice squad |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-add-smallwood-to-practice-squad |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on December 2 for the team's week 12 game against the [[Baltimore Ravens]], and reverted to the practice squad after the game.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Varley, Teresa |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Steelers make roster moves ahead of kickoff |work=Steelers.com |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-ahead-of-kickoff |access-date=January 10, 2021}}</ref> His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 18, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bryan, Dave |date=January 18, 2021 |title=Steelers Let Contracts Of Five Practice Squad Players, Including QB Devlin Hodges, Expire |work=SteelersDepot.com |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2021/01/steelers-let-contracts-of-five-practice-squad-players-including-qb-devlin-hodges-expire/ |access-date=February 18, 2021}}</ref>
On July 28, 2020, Smallwood signed with the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=July 28, 2020 |title=Steelers sign Smallwood |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-smallwood |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925172511/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-sign-smallwood |archive-date=September 25, 2022 |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He was waived on September 5, 2020, and re-signed to the [[practice squad]] two days later.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Steelers make moves to get to 53-man roster |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-moves-to-get-to-53-man-roster |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201023238/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-moves-to-get-to-53-man-roster |archive-date=February 1, 2023 |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=September 7, 2020 |title=Steelers add Smallwood to practice squad |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-add-smallwood-to-practice-squad |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927021856/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-add-smallwood-to-practice-squad |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on December 2 for the team's week 12 game against the [[Baltimore Ravens]], and reverted to the practice squad after the game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Varley |first=Teresa |date=December 2, 2020 |title=Steelers make roster moves ahead of kickoff |url=https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-ahead-of-kickoff |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210112071241/https://www.steelers.com/news/steelers-make-roster-moves-ahead-of-kickoff |archive-date=January 12, 2021 |access-date=January 10, 2021 |website=Steelers.com}}</ref> His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 18, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryan |first=Dave |date=January 18, 2021 |title=Steelers Let Contracts Of Five Practice Squad Players, Including QB Devlin Hodges, Expire |url=https://steelersdepot.com/2021/01/steelers-let-contracts-of-five-practice-squad-players-including-qb-devlin-hodges-expire/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230416175838/https://steelersdepot.com/2021/01/steelers-let-contracts-of-five-practice-squad-players-including-qb-devlin-hodges-expire/ |archive-date=April 16, 2023 |access-date=February 18, 2021 |website=SteelersDepot.com}}</ref>


===Jacksonville Jaguars===
===Jacksonville Jaguars===
On October 6, 2021, Smallwood was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Roster Moves: Jaguars sign RB Wendell Smallwood to practice squad|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-sign-rb-wendell-smallwood-to-practice-squad|access-date=2021-10-06|website=Jaguars.com|language=en-US}}</ref> He was released on October 12.<ref>{{cite web|title=Roster Moves: Jaguars sign RB Whyte Jr., OL Hocker and WR Imatorbhebhe to practice squad|url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-sign-rb-whyte-jr-ol-hocker-and-wr-imatorbhebhe-to-practice-|website=Jaguars.com|date=October 12, 2021}}</ref>
On October 6, 2021, Smallwood was signed by the [[Jacksonville Jaguars]] to the practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2021 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars sign RB Wendell Smallwood to practice squad |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-sign-rb-wendell-smallwood-to-practice-squad |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006214824/https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-sign-rb-wendell-smallwood-to-practice-squad |archive-date=October 6, 2021 |access-date=October 6, 2021 |website=Jaguars.com |language=en-US}}</ref> He was released on October 12.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 12, 2021 |title=Roster Moves: Jaguars sign RB Whyte Jr., OL Hocker and WR Imatorbhebhe to practice squad |url=https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-sign-rb-whyte-jr-ol-hocker-and-wr-imatorbhebhe-to-practice- |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520083224/https://www.jaguars.com/news/roster-moves-jaguars-sign-rb-whyte-jr-ol-hocker-and-wr-imatorbhebhe-to-practice- |archive-date=May 20, 2022 |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=Jaguars.com}}</ref>


===Washington Football Team===
===Washington Football Team===
On November 2, 2021, Smallwood was signed to the [[Washington Football Team]]'s practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Motley |first=King |date=2021-11-02 |title=Washington signs RB Wendell Smallwood to practice squad |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/washington_signs_rb_wendell_smallwood_to_practice_squad/s1_16457_36315692 |access-date=2023-02-20 |website=Yardbarker |language=en}}</ref>
On November 2, 2021, Smallwood was signed to the [[Washington Football Team]]'s practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Motley |first=King |date=November 2, 2021 |title=Washington signs RB Wendell Smallwood to practice squad |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/washington_signs_rb_wendell_smallwood_to_practice_squad/s1_16457_36315692 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220210433/https://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/articles/washington_signs_rb_wendell_smallwood_to_practice_squad/s1_16457_36315692 |archive-date=February 20, 2023 |access-date=February 20, 2023 |website=Yardbarker |language=en}}</ref>


==NFL career statistics==
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Smallwood is the son of Nichelle Barber and Wendell Smallwood. Growing up, he was a Philadelphia Eagles fan, his favorite player being [[Duce Staley]], who became his position coach upon Smallwood being drafted by the Eagles.<ref name="Eaglesbio" />
Smallwood is the son of Nichelle Barber and Wendell Smallwood. Growing up, he was a Philadelphia Eagles fan, his favorite player being [[Duce Staley]], who became his position coach upon Smallwood being drafted by the Eagles.<ref name="Eaglesbio" />


In July 2014, Smallwood was arrested in [[Delaware]] on [[Criminal charge|charges]] of [[witness tampering]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2014 |title=RB Wendell Smallwood arrested |url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/11217514/wendell-smallwood-west-virginia-mountaineers-arrested-witness-tampering-charge |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Smallwood was accused of trying to get a witness to [[recant]] statements they made implicating a friend of Smallwood's, Zakee Lloyd, charged with [[first-degree murder]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Robin |date=July 15, 2014 |title=West Virginia's Wendell Smallwood accused of witness intimidation |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2014/07/15/west-virginia-wendell-smallwood-witness-intimidation/12670603/ |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=USAToday.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Huguenin |first=Mike |date=July 15, 2014 |title=WVU's Wendell Smallwood faces charges of witness intimidation |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000365259/article/wvus-wendell-smallwood-faces-charges-of-witness-intimidation |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Two weeks later, the charges against Smallwood were dropped when Lloyd pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Allan |date=July 29, 2014 |title=Delaware charges dropped against WVU's Smallwood |url=http://wvmetronews.com/2014/07/29/delaware-charges-dropped-against-wvus-smallwood/ |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=WVMetroNews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Sullivan |first=Sean |date=July 29, 2014 |title=Witness intimidation charges against West Virginia RB Wendell Smallwood dropped after securing murder plea against gunman |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/07/29/wendell-smallwood-west-virginia-murder-witness-intimidation-charges-dropped/13333913/ |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=USAToday.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Radcliff |first=John |date=July 29, 2014 |title=Charges Against WVU Running Back Wendell Smallwood Dropped |url=http://www.smokingmusket.com/2014/7/29/5950093/wvu-mountaineers-wendell-smallwood-charges-dropped |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=SmokingMusket.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hinnen |first=Jerry |date=July 29, 2014 |title=Charges against West Virginia RB Wendell Smallwood dropped |url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/charges-against-west-virginia-rb-wendell-smallwood-dropped/ |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>
In July 2014, Smallwood was arrested in [[Delaware]] on [[Criminal charge|charges]] of [[witness tampering]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 15, 2014 |title=RB Wendell Smallwood arrested |url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/11217514/wendell-smallwood-west-virginia-mountaineers-arrested-witness-tampering-charge |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915000929/http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/11217514/wendell-smallwood-west-virginia-mountaineers-arrested-witness-tampering-charge |archive-date=September 15, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Smallwood was accused of trying to get a witness to [[recant]] statements they made implicating a friend of Smallwood's, Zakee Lloyd, charged with [[first-degree murder]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Robin |date=July 15, 2014 |title=West Virginia's Wendell Smallwood accused of witness intimidation |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2014/07/15/west-virginia-wendell-smallwood-witness-intimidation/12670603/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160612034349/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/big12/2014/07/15/west-virginia-wendell-smallwood-witness-intimidation/12670603/ |archive-date=June 12, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=USAToday.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Huguenin |first=Mike |date=July 15, 2014 |title=WVU's Wendell Smallwood faces charges of witness intimidation |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000365259/article/wvus-wendell-smallwood-faces-charges-of-witness-intimidation |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921063633/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000365259/article/wvus-wendell-smallwood-faces-charges-of-witness-intimidation |archive-date=September 21, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Two weeks later, the charges against Smallwood were dropped when Lloyd pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Allan |date=July 29, 2014 |title=Delaware charges dropped against WVU's Smallwood |url=http://wvmetronews.com/2014/07/29/delaware-charges-dropped-against-wvus-smallwood/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160920123830/http://wvmetronews.com/2014/07/29/delaware-charges-dropped-against-wvus-smallwood/ |archive-date=September 20, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=WVMetroNews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Sullivan |first=Sean |date=July 29, 2014 |title=Witness intimidation charges against West Virginia RB Wendell Smallwood dropped after securing murder plea against gunman |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/07/29/wendell-smallwood-west-virginia-murder-witness-intimidation-charges-dropped/13333913/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160503115502/http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2014/07/29/wendell-smallwood-west-virginia-murder-witness-intimidation-charges-dropped/13333913/ |archive-date=May 3, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=USAToday.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Radcliff |first=John |date=July 29, 2014 |title=Charges Against WVU Running Back Wendell Smallwood Dropped |url=http://www.smokingmusket.com/2014/7/29/5950093/wvu-mountaineers-wendell-smallwood-charges-dropped |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916194950/http://www.smokingmusket.com/2014/7/29/5950093/wvu-mountaineers-wendell-smallwood-charges-dropped |archive-date=September 16, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=SmokingMusket.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hinnen |first=Jerry |date=July 29, 2014 |title=Charges against West Virginia RB Wendell Smallwood dropped |url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/charges-against-west-virginia-rb-wendell-smallwood-dropped/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160919113546/http://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/charges-against-west-virginia-rb-wendell-smallwood-dropped/ |archive-date=September 19, 2016 |access-date=September 4, 2016 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>


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Wendell Smallwood
refer to caption
Smallwood with the Washington Redskins in 2019
No. 28, 29, 34, 38
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1994-01-20) January 20, 1994 (age 30)
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Eastern Christian Academy (Elkton, Maryland)
College:West Virginia
NFL draft:2016 / Round: 5 / Pick: 153
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards:956
Rushing average:4.0
Receptions:60
Receiving yards:474
Return yards:401
Total touchdowns:8
Player stats at PFR

Wendell Lynn Smallwood Jr.[1] (born January 20, 1994) is a former American football running back. He played college football at West Virginia and was selected in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. Smallwood was also a member of the Washington Redskins, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Early years

Smallwood attended Red Lion Christian Academy in Bear, Delaware, before transferring to Eastern Christian Academy in Elkton, Maryland, for his senior year.[2][3] He was rated by Rivals.com as a three-star recruit. He received offers from West Virginia, Boston College, Connecticut, Hawaii, Rutgers, and Temple.[4] He chose to commit to West Virginia University (WVU) to play college football.[5]

College career

As a true freshman at West Virginia in 2013, Smallwood played in 12 games and rushed for 221 yards on 39 carries with one touchdown. He also served as a kick returner, returning 30 kickoffs for a total of 541 yards.[2][6] As a sophomore, he played in all 13 games and made nine starts. He had 722 rushing yards on 148 carries and two touchdowns.[7] He also recorded 31 receptions, fifth most in school history for a single season.[2][8] As a junior in 2015, Smallwood rushed for a Big 12 Conference-leading 1,519 yards on 238 carries with nine touchdowns.[9][10] With 2,462 rushing yards in his collegiate career, he finished ninth in school history.[11] After the season, he decided to forego his senior season and entered the 2016 NFL Draft.[12][13] While at West Virginia, he majored in criminology with a minor in communications.[2]

Career statistics

West Virginia Mountaineers
Season Team GP GS Rushing Receiving
Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
2013 WVU 12 1 39 221 5.7 38 1 11 132 12.0 30 0
2014 WVU 13 9 148 722 4.9 35 2 31 326 10.5 50 0
2015 WVU 13 12 238 1,519 6.4 52 9 26 160 6.2 15 0
Career 38 22 425 2,462 5.8 52 12 68 618 9.1 50 0

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 10+1⁄2 in
(1.79 m) 		208 lb
(94 kg) 		30+1⁄2 in
(0.77 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.47 s 1.57 s 2.63 s 4.28 s 6.83 s 33.5 in
(0.85 m)		 10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		 14 reps
All values from NFL Combine[14][15]

Philadelphia Eagles

Smallwood (left) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Chris Maragos

Smallwood was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2016 NFL Draft with the 153rd overall pick.[16] He signed his rookie four-year contract on May 4, 2016.[17]

On September 25, 2016, Smallwood scored his first career rushing touchdown in a 34–3 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Due to an ankle injury limiting starter Ryan Mathews to only two carries, Smallwood was the featured back for the Eagles, recording 89 yards and the touchdown on 17 carries. In Week 6 against the Washington Redskins, he scored his first kickoff return touchdown and the NFL's first kickoff return touchdown of the season. He was placed on injured reserve on December 12, 2016, finishing his rookie season with 312 rushing yards and a touchdown.[18][19]

In the 2017 season, Smallwood finished with 174 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, 13 receptions, and 103 receiving yards.[20] During his second year in the NFL, the Eagles defeated the New England Patriots by a score of 41–33, giving them their first Super Bowl championship in franchise history.[21][22]

In the 2018 season, Smallwood continued to share a deep backfield. In Week 3, he scored his first rushing touchdown of the season against the Indianapolis Colts.[23] Overall, he finished the 2018 season with 364 rushing yards, three rushing touchdowns, 28 receptions, 230 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.[24] The Eagles made the playoffs as the #6-seed. In the Wild Card Round against the Chicago Bears, he had 20 rushing yards and 20 receiving yards in the 16–15 victory.[25] In the Divisional Round against the New Orleans Saints, he had 33 rushing yards and a six-yard reception in the 20–14 loss.[26]

Smallwood was waived during final roster cuts on August 31, 2019.[27]

Washington Redskins

Smallwood alongside his teammates in a game against the New York Jets

On September 1, 2019, Smallwood was claimed off waivers by the Washington Redskins.[28] In the 2019 season, he appeared in 15 games and recorded 22 carries for 81 rushing yards to go along with nine receptions for 64 receiving yards.[29]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On July 28, 2020, Smallwood signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[30] He was waived on September 5, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[31][32] He was elevated to the active roster on December 2 for the team's week 12 game against the Baltimore Ravens, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[33] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 18, 2021.[34]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 6, 2021, Smallwood was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars to the practice squad.[35] He was released on October 12.[36]

Washington Football Team

On November 2, 2021, Smallwood was signed to the Washington Football Team's practice squad.[37]

NFL career statistics

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Kick return
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Lng TD
2016 PHI 13 1 77 312 4.1 19 1 6 55 9.2 18 0 9 261 86T 1
2017 PHI 8 3 47 174 3.7 26 1 13 103 7.9 24 0 4 93 28 0
2018 PHI 16 6 87 364 4.2 15 3 28 230 8.2 36 2 2 33 17 0
2019 WAS 15 0 22 81 3.7 17 0 9 64 7.1 18 0 1 14 14 0
2020 PIT 1 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career 53 12 233 931 4.0 26 5 56 452 8.1 36 2 16 401 86T 1

Personal life

Smallwood is the son of Nichelle Barber and Wendell Smallwood. Growing up, he was a Philadelphia Eagles fan, his favorite player being Duce Staley, who became his position coach upon Smallwood being drafted by the Eagles.[2]

In July 2014, Smallwood was arrested in Delaware on charges of witness tampering.[38] Smallwood was accused of trying to get a witness to recant statements they made implicating a friend of Smallwood's, Zakee Lloyd, charged with first-degree murder.[39][40] Two weeks later, the charges against Smallwood were dropped when Lloyd pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.[41][42][43][44]

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