Kobe Smith Explained

Kobe Smith
Current Team:St. Louis Battlehawks
Number:96
Position:Defensive end
Birth Date:23 June 1998
Birth Place:Lawrenceville, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:312
High School:Archer (Lawrenceville, Georgia)
College:South Carolina (2016–2019)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Active
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Pfr:SmitKo01

Kobe A. Smith (born June 23, 1998) is an American football defensive end for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at the South Carolina and was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent in 2020.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

After going unselected in the 2020 NFL draft, Smith was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on September 21.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 20, 2020, Smith was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on February 9, 2021. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022. He was waived on May 16, 2022.[1]

Philadelphia Eagles

On July 26, 2022, Smith signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.[2] He was waived/injured on August 30, 2022, and placed on injured reserve.[3] He was released on September 8.

Atlanta Falcons

On October 10, 2022, Smith was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.

San Antonio Brahmas

Smith was placed on the reserve list by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL on March 29, 2023.[4] He was released from his contract on June 14, 2023.[4]

New York Giants

On June 15, 2023, Smith signed with the New York Giants.[5] He was released on August 29, 2023.[6]

St. Louis Battlehawks

On January 19, 2024, Smith signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Three Tryout Players Earn Contracts with Buccaneers. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. May 16, 2022.
  2. Web site: Eagles sign DT Kobe Smith as Training Camp opens. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. July 26, 2022.
  3. Web site: Eagles announce initial 53-man roster. McPherson, Chris. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. August 30, 2022.
  4. Web site: XFL Transactions . XFL.com . March 31, 2023.
  5. Web site: Boord . Rivka . 2023-06-15 . Giants sign XFL DL Kobe Smith; TE Dre Miller waived/injured . 2023-06-16 . Big Blue View . en.
  6. Web site: Giants announce 53-man roster for 2023. Eisen, Michael. Giants.com. August 29, 2023.
  7. News: The UFL Agree to Terms with 42 Players . UFLBoard.com . January 19, 2024 . January 20, 2024.