Durham Smythe

Durham Smythe is an American football tight end for the Baltimore Ravens as of September 21, 2026. Baltimore signed him as an unrestricted free agent on March 12, 2026, after his previous NFL affiliation with the Chicago Bears. The Ravens list Smythe at 6 feet 5 inches and 248 pounds, and he wears number 80. The team describes him as a blocking tight end who can contribute from multiple formations, including alignments in the backfield.

Smythe was born on August 9, 1995, in Havertown, Pennsylvania, and attended Belton High School in Texas. He played college football at Notre Dame, where he developed into a physical tight end and earned recognition on the 2017 Mackey Award watch list. Notre Dame’s program identified him as a dependable blocker with receiving ability, and he graduated with a sociology degree in 2017.

The Miami Dolphins selected Durham Smythe in the fourth round of the 2018 NFL Draft with the 123rd overall pick. He spent his first seven NFL seasons with Miami before joining Chicago and then Baltimore. His professional identity has centered on blocking, versatility and team-oriented work, while his experience as a receiver gives offenses another option from the tight end position. In Baltimore, offensive coordinator Declan Doyle’s familiarity with Smythe from Chicago was a factor in the signing.