American football player (born 1998)
American football player
Lecitus Smith Personal information Born: (1998-07-13 ) July 13, 1998 (age 26) Fitzgerald, Georgia , U.S.Height: 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Weight: 314 lb (142 kg) Career information High school: Fitzgerald College: Virginia Tech (2017–2021)Position: Guard NFL draft: 2022 : 6th round, 215th pickCareer history * Offseason and/or practice squad member onlyCareer NFL statistics as of 2024
Lecitus Smith (born July 13, 1998) is an American professionalfootball guard . He playedcollege football atVirginia Tech .
Smith playedcollege football atVirginia Tech .[ 1] redshirted his freshman year in 2017.[ 2] [ 3] left guard [ 4] Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Honorable Mention.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8]
Professional career [ edit ] Smith was selected by theArizona Cardinals in the sixth round (215th overall) of the2022 NFL draft .[ 12]
On August 29, 2023, Smith was released by the Cardinals as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.[ 13]
On November 1, 2023, Smith was signed to thepractice squad of theHouston Texans , but was released six days later.[ 14] [ 15]
Philadelphia Eagles [ edit ] On November 14, 2023, Smith was signed to thePhiladelphia Eagles practice squad.[ 16] [ 17] [ 18]
Smith signed with theGreen Bay Packers on May 6, 2024.[ 19] [ 20] [ 21]
New England Patriots [ edit ] On October 15, 2024, Smith was signed off the Packers practice squad to theNew England Patriots active roster.[ 22]
On March 21, 2025, Smith was released by the Patriots.[ 23]
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