Eric Smith (offensive lineman)

Eric Maurice Smith Jr.[1] (born September 2, 1995) is an American football offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia.

Eric Smith
Smith in 2020
No. 72 – Arizona Cardinals
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-02) September 2, 1995
Decatur, Georgia
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:308 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:Decatur (GA) Columbia
College:Virginia
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Games played:3
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

High school career

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

Miami Dolphins

Smith signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[3] 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.[4] He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on December 20, 2017.[5]

On September 1, 2018, Smith was waived by the Dolphins.[6]

New England Patriots

On September 3, 2018, Smith was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.[7]

New York Jets

On December 18, 2018, Smith was signed by the New York Jets off the Patriots practice squad.[8] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[9]

New York Giants

On September 1, 2019, Smith was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[10]

On September 5, 2020, Smith was waived by the Giants.[11]

Dallas Cowboys

On September 9, 2020, Smith was signed to the Dallas Cowboys practice squad.[12] 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.[13][14] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cowboys on January 4, 2021.[15]

On August 31, 2021, Smith was waived by the Cowboys.[16]

Arizona Cardinals

On September 7, 2021, Smith was signed to the Arizona Cardinals practice squad.[17] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Cardinals on January 19, 2022.[18]

References
  1. 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
  3. "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 14 Undrafted College Free Agents". MiamiDolphins.com. May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.
  4. "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. October 3, 2017. Archived from the original on February 8, 2018.
  5. "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. December 20, 2017. Archived from the original on February 23, 2018.
  6. "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 1, 2018.
  7. "Patriots Make Roster Moves". Patriots.com. September 4, 2018.
  8. Allen, Eric (December 18, 2018). "Jets Place WR Rishard Matthews on Injured Reserve, Sign T Eric Smith". NewYorkJets.com.
  9. Lange, Randy (August 31, 2019). "Jets Announce 38 Moves to Get Down to 53-Man Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
  10. "Giants waive OT Brian Mihalik". USA Today. September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
  11. Eisen, Michael (September 5, 2020). "New York Giants announce 53-man roster". Giants.com.
  12. Bouda, Nate (September 9, 2020). "Cowboys Sign RB Elijah McGuire & T Eric Smith To Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
  13. Helman, David (September 19, 2020). "Anthony Brown To IR; OT Signed From P. Squad". DallasCowboys.com.
  14. @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.
  15. "Jan. 4 Updates". DallasCowboys.com. January 4, 2021. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  16. Phillips, Rob (August 31, 2021). "Cowboys Make 28 Moves; Roster Cut Down To 53". DallasCowboys.com.
  17. "Cardinals release rookie OL Michal Menet, sign OT Eric Smith". ArizonaSports.com. September 7, 2021.
  18. Urban, Darren (January 19, 2022). "Cardinals Sign 15 Players To 'Futures' Contracts". AZCardinals.com.
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