Selected by the Buccaneers as a third- round pick (89th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Appeared in 50 career games between West Virginia University (2019-20) and the University of Georgia (2021-23), recording a combined 212 tackles (21.5 for loss) 12 passes defensed, eight interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), 5.0 sacks and two forced fumbles.
Was a two-time College Football Playoff National Champion with the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2021-22 seasons.
As a redshirt senior in 2023, he appeared in 14 games for the Bulldogs, recording 70 tackles (8.5 for loss), six passes defensed, four interceptions, and 2.0 sacks. He was subsequently named second-team All-SEC.
During his redshirt junior season in 2022, he played in 14 games and logged 28 tackles, 2.0 sacks, one pass defensed and one forced fumble.
Only appeared in one game with the Bulldogs during the 2021 season due to injury.
In 2020 at the University of West Virginia, Smith received All-America recognition and second-team All-Big 12 honors after he appeared in 10 games and finished with 61 tackles (8.0 for loss), five passes defensed, and two interceptions.
During his first season at West Virginia, Smith was named to the freshman All-American team after appearing
in 12 games and logging 53 tackles (2.5 for loss), four passes defensed, two interceptions (one returned for a touchdown), one forced fumble and 1.0 sack.
Attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School (Philadelphia, Penn.)
Participated in the 2024 Reese's Senior Bowl.
Led his high school team to three straight conference championships and Class 4A state runner-up finishes across his final three seasons.
He was a two-time team captain in high school.
Has four siblings (three brothers, one sister).
Has one daughter, named Zyla.
