Rashad Smith

BIOGRAPHY

Rashad Smith was born in April 20, 1997, in Florida City, Florida. He is a linebacker in the NFL. 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. Smith was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Chicago Bears after the 2020 NFL Draft on April 27. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day. On September 15, 2020, the Dallas Cowboys signed Smith off the Bears' practice squad. He was declared inactive in the 6 games he spent on the active roster. He was waived on October 26. On November 2, 2020, Smith was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad. 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. He was promoted to the active roster on January 1, 2021.