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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.

Early life

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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

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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

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-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 s 1.82 s 3.12 s 23.5 in
(0.60 m)		 8 ft 4 in
(2.54 m)		 26 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

Miami Dolphins

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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

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

New York Jets (first stint)

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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)

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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

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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

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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)

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

New York Jets (second stint)

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

Tennessee Titans

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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)

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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

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

References

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  1. ^ a b One Hundred and Eighty-Eighth Final Exercises (PDF). University of Virginia. May 21, 2017. p. 26. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  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.
  5. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. October 3, 2017. Archived from the original on February 8, 2018.
  6. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. December 20, 2017. Archived from the original on February 23, 2018.
  7. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 1, 2018.
  8. ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves". Patriots.com. September 4, 2018.
  9. ^ Allen, Eric (December 18, 2018). "Jets Place WR Rishard Matthews on Injured Reserve, Sign T Eric Smith". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on July 2, 2019. Retrieved December 19, 2018.
  10. ^ Lange, Randy (August 31, 2019). "Jets Announce 38 Moves to Get Down to 53-Man Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
  11. ^ "Giants waive OT Brian Mihalik". USA Today. September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  12. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 5, 2020). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  13. ^ Bouda, Nate (September 9, 2020). "Cowboys Sign RB Elijah McGuire & T Eric Smith To Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  14. ^ Helman, David (September 19, 2020). "Anthony Brown To IR; OT Signed From P. Squad". DallasCowboys.com.
  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.
  16. ^ "Jan. 4 Updates". DallasCowboys.com. January 4, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  17. ^ Phillips, Rob (August 31, 2021). "Cowboys Make 28 Moves; Roster Cut Down To 53". DallasCowboys.com.
  18. ^ "Cardinals release rookie OL Michal Menet, sign OT Eric Smith". ArizonaSports.com. September 7, 2021.
  19. ^ Urban, Darren (January 19, 2022). "Cardinals Sign 15 Players To 'Futures' Contracts". AZCardinals.com.
  20. ^ "Cardinals sign Marcell Ateman". NBCSports.com. August 4, 2022.
  21. ^ Pflum, Chris (August 7, 2022). "Roster moves - Giants sign OT Eric Smith, per reports". Bigblueview.com.
  22. ^ "Giants waive 7 players ahead of roster deadline". Giants.com. August 29, 2022.
  23. ^ "Jets Sign 3 Players to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. September 6, 2022.
  24. ^ Wyatt, Jim (November 15, 2022). "Titans Promote LB Joe Schobert, DL Larrell Murchison to Team's 53-Man Roster While Placing CB Caleb Farley on Injured Reserve". TennesseeTitans.com.
  25. ^ Wyatt, Jim (November 21, 2022). "Titans Waive K Josh Lambo, Add Two to Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com.
  26. ^ Wyatt, Jim (December 6, 2022). "Titans Make Several Roster Moves on 53-Man Roster, Practice Squad". TennesseeTitans.com. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  27. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (December 14, 2022). "Jets Sign OL Eric Smith to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  28. ^ Greenberg, Ethan (January 7, 2023). "Jets Place 5 on Injured Reserve, Sign 5 to Active Roster for Season Finale vs. Dolphins". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on January 10, 2023. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  29. ^ "Transactions - Football Player Trades and Signings". CFL.ca. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
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