Brandon Smith (linebacker) explained

Brandon Smith
Current Team:Philadelphia Eagles
Number:47
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:12 April 2001
Birth Place:Henrico, Virginia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:241
High School:Louisa County
(Louisa, Virginia)
College:Penn State (2019–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:4
Draftpick:120
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:9
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Pfr:SmitBr08

Brandon Nathaniel Smith (born April 12, 2001) is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State.

Early years

Smith attended Louisa County High School in Louisa, Virginia.[1] As a senior in 2018, he was named the Gatorade Football Player of the Year for Virginia.[2] He appeared in the 2019 Under Armour All-America Game.[3] Smith committed to Penn State University to play college football.[4]

College career

As a true freshman at Penn State in 2019, Smith appeared in 13 games and had 13 tackles.[5] As a sophomore in 2020, he started all nine games, recording 37 tackles, two sacks and one interception.[6] Smith returned as a starter his junior season in 2021.[7] [8]

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Smith was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round, 120th overall, of the 2022 NFL draft.[9] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[10]

Philadelphia Eagles

On October 12, 2023, Smith was signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles.[11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2024.[12]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Snyder . Audrey . December 17, 2018 . How a small Virginia town molded Brandon Smith into the future of Linebacker U . August 6, 2023 . The Athletic.
  2. Web site: Harvey . John . December 6, 2018 . Louisa County linebacker Brandon Smith named Gatorade state football player of the year . August 6, 2023 . The Daily Progress.
  3. Web site: Hall . Brendan C. . November 7, 2018 . Chosen 25 LB Brandon Smith gets UA All-American jersey, cherishes chats with 'Linebacker U' legend . August 6, 2023 . USA TODAY High School Sports . en-US.
  4. Web site: Flounders . Bob . December 19, 2018 . Penn State 5-star signee Brandon Smith was a one-of-a-kind player at Louisa County who planned to make a similar impact in State College . August 6, 2023 . PennLive.com.
  5. Web site: Harvey . John . July 14, 2020 . Former Louisa star Brandon Smith vies for starting linebacker spot at Penn State in unusual times . August 6, 2023 . The Daily Progress.
  6. Web site: Means . Stephen . July 2, 2021 . Can Penn State's Brandon Smith be the second coming of Micah Parsons as a former 5-star LB? Buckeyes' best opponents, No. 19 . August 6, 2023 . cleveland.com.
  7. Web site: Gallen . Daniel . September 22, 2021 . Penn State's Brandon Smith focuses on improvement despite impressive start to season . August 6, 2023 . PennLive.com.
  8. Web site: Flounders . Bob . August 8, 2021 . Penn State needs Brandon Smith's 'A' game in 2021, and the linebacker looks ready to deliver it . August 6, 2023 . PennLive.com.
  9. Web site: Joyce . Ethan . April 30, 2022 . Panthers select linebacker Brandon Smith in fourth round of NFL Draft . February 1, 2023 . Panthers.com.
  10. Web site: Panthers make moves en route to 53-man roster limit. Gantt, Darin. Panthers.com. August 29, 2023.
  11. Web site: Eagles sign Braden Mann to the active roster. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 12, 2023.
  12. Web site: Eagles sign 20 players to Reserve/Futures deals. Eagles Wire. USA Today. January 18, 2024.