Gene Smith (born December 31, 1963 in Monroeville, Ohio) is the general manager for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Smith joined the Jaguars in 1994 as a college scout. He was promoted to director of college scouting in 2000, and then took on the role of Executive Director of College and Pro Personnel in January 2008. He became the the first general manager in Jaguars history on January 12th, 2009, after the resignation of James "Shack" Harris.