Rashad Smith (American football)

Rashad Smith (born April 20, 1997) is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the Florida Atlantic University.

Rashad Smith
Smith with the Eagles in 2021
No. 53 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-04-20) April 20, 1997
Florida City, Florida
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Homestead (FL)
College:Florida Atlantic
Undrafted:2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Games played:1
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

Early years

Smith attended Homestead High School. As a junior, he had 6 fumble recoveries. As a senior, he appeared in 10 games, tallying 102 tackles, 8 sacks and 3 forced fumbles.

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 Oklahoma University. 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

Chicago Bears

Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears after the 2020 NFL Draft on April 27.[1] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020,[2] and signed to the practice squad the next day.[3]

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]

References
  1. "Roster Moves: Bears agree to terms with 11 undrafted free agents". Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  2. Mayer, Larry (September 5, 2020). "Roster Moves: Chicago Bears announce 53-man roster". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved September 5, 2020.
  3. "Roster Moves: Bears sign 16 to practice squad". Retrieved September 15, 2020.
  4. Phillips, Rob (September 15, 2020). "Brandon Carr, LB, OT Signed To Roster; 3 To IR". DallasCowboys.com.
  5. "Rashad Smith: Waived by Dallas". CBSSports.com. October 26, 2020. Retrieved November 8, 2020.
  6. McPherson, Chris (November 2, 2020). "Eagles sign TE Hakeem Butler and LB Rashad Smith to the practice squad". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  7. McPherson, Chris (December 12, 2020). "Roster Moves: Eagles promote CB Kevon Seymour to the active roster; place G Jason Peters on Injured Reserve". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
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