The Associated Press Jacksonville defensive end Chris Smith (98) reacts after sacking Tennessee quarterback Charlie Whitehurst (12) during the second quarter of Thursday's game in Jacksonville.

Jacksonville defensive end Chris Smith (98) sacked Tennessee quarterback Charlie Whitehurst (12) during the second quarter of Thursday’s game in Jacksonville. Then he celebrated.

Smith, a former West Rowan Falcon nicknamed “Hercules,” has played in six games in his rookie campaign. The 22-year-old from Mount Ulla has three sacks on the season so far. He shared sacks against Cincinnati and Houston and had a solo takedown against Indianapolis.

Jacksonville defeated Tennessee 21-13 in the final Thursday night game of the season.