In 2018: Redshirted and did not appear in any games.

In High School: Four year letterwinner in football, playing his senior year Patriot High School in Bristow, Va. for Coach Brud Bicnell after playing at Knob Noster High School ... As a senior, record 30 tackles, 24 solo and five sacks while being names a First Team Defensive Lineman and Impact Player of the Year ... Three-time All-Conference performer, including being named to the First Team as both an offensive and defensive lineman in 2016 ... Also competed in track and field and set the Patriot HS record in the shot put and discus, while ranking third in the state of Virginia 6A  in the shot put ... Was in the National Honor Society all four years.

Personal: Son of Derek and Melvina Smith ... Had four family members play professional football, most recently Rueben Randle of the Chicago Bears ... Majoring in Physical Education.