Eric Smith (offensive lineman)

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Eric Smith
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Smith in 2020
No. 68 – Calgary Stampeders
Position: Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-02) September 2, 1995 (age 29)
Decatur, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:321 lb (146 kg)
Career information
High school: Columbia (Decatur, Georgia)
College: Virginia (2013–2016)
Undrafted: 2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice roster
CFL status:American
Career NFL statistics
Games played:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eric Maurice Smith Jr. [1] (born September 2, 1995) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Virginia.

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Early life

Smith attended Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia, where he was a three-star prospect. He committed to attend the University of Virginia in 2012.

College career

Smith started in 32 games at the right tackle position for Virginia. [2] He graduated with a B.A. degree in May 2017. [1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+3⁄8 in
(1.94 m)		312 lb
(142 kg)		34+3⁄4 in
(0.88 m)		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		5.39 s1.82 s3.12 s23.5 in
(0.60 m)		8 ft 4 in
(2.54 m)		26 reps
All values from Pro Day [3]

Miami Dolphins

Smith signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. [4] After an impressive preseason, Smith made Miami's 53-man roster as a backup right tackle. He was placed on injured reserve on October 3, 2017. [5] He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on December 20, 2017. [6]

On September 1, 2018, Smith was waived by the Dolphins. [7]

New England Patriots

On September 3, 2018, Smith was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad. [8]

New York Jets (first stint)

On December 18, 2018, Smith was signed by the New York Jets off the Patriots practice squad. [9] He was waived on August 31, 2019. [10]

New York Giants (first stint)

On September 1, 2019, Smith was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants. [11]

On September 5, 2020, Smith was waived by the Giants. [12]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 9, 2020, Smith was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad. [13] He was elevated to the active roster on September 19 and September 26 for the team's weeks 2 and 3 games against the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. [14] [15] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 4, 2021. [16]

On August 31, 2021, Smith was waived by the Cowboys. [17]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 7, 2021, Smith was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad. [18] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 19, 2022. [19] He was waived on August 4, 2022. [20]

New York Giants (second stint)

On August 7, 2022, the Giants signed Smith. [21] He was waived on August 29. [22]

New York Jets (second stint)

On September 6, 2022, Smith signed with the practice squad of the Jets. [23] He was released on October 18.

Tennessee Titans

On October 24, 2022, Smith was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad. He was released on November 15. [24] He was re-signed to the practice squad six days later. [25] On December 6, the Titans released Smith. [26]

New York Jets (third stint)

On December 14, 2022, Smith was signed to the Jets' practice squad. [27] He was promoted to the active roster on January 7, 2023. [28] He was released on May 30, 2023.

Calgary Stampeders

On April 12, 2024, Smith signed with the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). [29]

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  2. ↑ "Smith career at Virginia". Archived from the original on August 10, 2017. Retrieved April 30, 2017.
  3. ↑ "2017 Draft Scout Eric Smith, Virginia NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 30, 2022.
  4. ↑ "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 14 Undrafted College Free Agents". MiamiDolphins.com. May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.
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  15. ↑ @DallasCowboysPR (September 26, 2020). "On Saturday, the @dallascowboys made the following transactions:- Placed CB Chidobe Awuzie (Colorado) on Reserve/Injured- Signed CB Saivion Smith (Alabama) to the active roster- Elevated CB Deante Burton (Kansas State) and T Eric Smith (Virginia) to the active roster" (Tweet). Retrieved October 5, 2020– via Twitter.
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