College career
Smith accepted a football scholarship from the Florida Atlantic University. As a true freshman, he appeared in 11 games, compiling 22 tackles (2 for loss) and one sack. He had 5 solo tackles against Kansas State University. He started against the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and made 3 tackles.
As a sophomore, he appeared in 14 games, registering 99 tackles (12 for loss), 6 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries, 5 pass breakups and one forced fumble. He had 10 tackles (one for loss) against Navy. He started against the University at Buffalo, making 12 tackles and 2 passes defensed. He had 6 tackles, one sack, one quarterback hurry and 2 pass breakups against Old Dominion University. He made 10 tackles (one for loss) against Louisiana Tech University. He had 8 tackles, 3 sacks and one forced fumble against Florida International University.
As a junior, he appeared in 12 games, collecting 86 tackles (5.5 for loss), one sack, 4 interceptions, 2 quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one fumble recovery. He had 9 tackles against University of Oklahoma. He made 16 (one for loss) and one interception against Air Force. He had 9 tackles, one sack and one quarterback hurry against No. 16 ranked University of Central Florida. He made 12 tackles (0.5 for loss) and one quarterback hurry against Marshall University.
As a senior, he appeared in 14 games, posting 109 tackles (11.5 for loss), 3.5 sacks, 4 quarterback hurries, 3 interceptions, 2 pass breakups, one forced fumble and 5 fumble recoveries (led the nation). He had 11 tackles and one fumble recovery against Ohio State University. He made 11 tackles, one fumble recovery (returned for a touchdown) and one interception against Southern Methodist University. He finished his college career with 51 games, 316 tackles (31 for loss), 11.5 sacks, 7 interceptions, 8 pass breakups and 2 forced fumbles.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
On September 15, 2020, the Dallas Cowboys signed Smith off the Bears' practice squad. [4] He was declared inactive in the 6 games he spent on the active roster. He was waived on October 26. [5]
Philadelphia Eagles
On November 2, 2020, Smith was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles' practice squad. [6] He was elevated to the active roster on December 12 for the team's week 14 game against the New Orleans Saints, and reverted to the practice squad after the game. [7] He was promoted to the active roster on January 1, 2021. [8] He was waived on August 29, 2021. [9]
San Francisco 49ers
On September 3, 2021, Smith was signed to the San Francisco 49ers practice squad. [10] He was released on September 10, 2021.
Chicago Bears (second stint)
On September 23, 2021, Smith was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad. He was released on October 5. [11] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 13. [12] He was released again on December 7.
Atlanta Falcons
On December 14, 2021, Smith was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. [13] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Falcons on January 10, 2022. [14] He was released on August 16, 2022. [15]
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