Biography

BIOGRAPHY

D'Ante Smith was born June 8, 1998 in Augusta, Georgia. He is an offensive lineman in the NFL.

Smith was selected in the fourth round with the 139th overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals. He signed his four-year rookie contract with Cincinnati on May 17. He was placed on injured reserve on October 16, 2021. He was activated on December 18, 2021 for the Week 16 matchup against the Denver Broncos. Smith served as the backup left tackle to Jonah Williams throughout the 2022 season, and carved out a role for himself as the team's swing tackle on running plays that required a sixth offensive lineman. Smith remained as the backup left tackle for the 2023 season, this time backing up Orlando Brown Jr., who the Bengals had signed in free agency.