Smith played forAlabama from 2013 to 2015 and transferred toGeorgia in2016 as a graduate transfer.[2] In his only season as a Bulldog, he was named team captain. He finished the season with 50 total tackles, three passes defended, two interceptions and two forced fumbles.[3][4]
Smith signed with theMiami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[6] He was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list on December 2, 2017.[7]
On September 3, 2018, Smith was waived by the Dolphins and was re-signed to the practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on September 18, 2018.[9] He was waived again on October 29, 2018, and re-signed to the practice squad.[10] He was promoted back to the active roster on December 21, 2018.[11]
On August 31, 2019, Smith was waived by the Dolphins.[12]
On October 14, 2019, Smith was signed to theWashington Redskins practice squad.[13] He was promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2019.[14] He was waived on August 3, 2020.[15]
Smith had a tryout with theCincinnati Bengals on August 23, 2020.[16] He signed with the team three days later.[17] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[18]
Smith was signed to theTennessee Titans practice squad on September 17, 2020,[19] but was released four days later.[20] On September 29, 2020, Smith was re-signed to the practice squad.[21] He was released on October 20, 2020.[22] On February 1, 2021, Smith signed a reserve/futures contract with the Titans.[23] On August 16, 2021, Smith was waived/injured by the Titans and placed on injured reserve.[24] He was released on August 25.
Smith was a draft selection by theVegas Vipers in the2023 XFL draft. He was placed on the reserve list by the team on February 16, 2023.[25] He was activated on March 15.[25] The Vipers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create theUnited Football League (UFL).[26] ….