Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Tanzel Smart was born November 6, 1994, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He is a defensive tackle for the New York Jets in the NFL.

Smart attended and played college football for Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Smart was drafted in the sixth round with the 189th overall pick by the Los Angeles Rams in the 2017 NFL Draft. On May 15, 2020, Smart was released by the Rams. On August 16, 2020, Smart signed with the Buffalo Bills. He was waived on September 5, 2020. On September 11, 2020, Smart was signed to the Cleveland Browns practice squad. He was released by the Browns on September 22, 2020. On October 14, 2020, Smart was signed to the New York Jets' practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster on November 9 and December 19 for the team's weeks 9 and 15 games against the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams and reverted to the practice squad after each game. He was promoted to the active roster on January 2, 2021.