Jimmy Smith rewards Ravens for their faith in him

Jimmy Smith rewards Ravens for their faith in him

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Jamison Hensley, ESPN Ravens reporter CloseUniversity of Maryland graduate

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When an extension is signed in the NFL, it's typically a reward for the player. When cornerback Jimmy Smith agreed to his new deal Tuesday, it was the Baltimore Ravens who were rewarded for putting their faith in him.

One of the top young cornerbacks in the NFL, Smith reportedly signed a four-year, $48 million extension, which is a relative bargain in the NFL these days. His $12 million average ranks fifth among cornerbacks, and his $21 million guaranteed…