Lecitus Smith Explained

Lecitus Smith
Current Team:Green Bay Packers
Number:61
Position:Center
Birth Date:13 July 1998
Birth Place:Fitzgerald, Georgia, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:314
High School:Fitzgerald
College:Virginia Tech (2017–2021)
Draftyear:2022
Draftround:6
Draftpick:215
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:10
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:2
Pfr:SmitLe01

Lecitus Smith (born July 13, 1998) is an American football center for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia Tech.

College career

Smith played college football at Virginia Tech.[1] He redshirted his freshman year in 2017.[2] In 2018, he played in 11 games with 4 starts.[3] In 2019, Smith started 12 games as left guard[4] and was voted 2019 All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Honorable Mention.[5] In 2020, Smith started all 11 games as left guard[6] and was again voted to All-ACC Honorable Mention.[7] In 2021, Smith returned for his fifth year.[8]

Professional career

Arizona Cardinals

Smith was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round (215th overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[9]

On August 29, 2023, Smith was released by the Cardinals as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.[10]

Houston Texans

On November 1, 2023, Smith was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans, but was released six days later.[11] [12]

Philadelphia Eagles

On November 14, 2023, Smith was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2024.[14] He was waived on April 30, 2024.[15]

Green Bay Packers

Smith signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 6, 2024.[16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lecitus Smith – Football . November 20, 2022 . Virginia Tech Athletics . en.
  2. Web site: Weight is No Longer Holding Lecitus Smith Back on the Offensive Line . November 20, 2022 . The Tech Lunch Pail . en.
  3. Web site: Manning . Bryan D. . April 30, 2022 . 2022 NFL draft: Virginia Tech G Lecitus Smith selected by the Arizona Cardinals . November 20, 2022 . Gobbler Country . en.
  4. Web site: Virginia Tech 2020 roster breakdown: Offensive Line . November 20, 2022 . Collegiate Times . en.
  5. Web site: Eight Hokies earn All-ACC accolades . November 20, 2022 . Virginia Tech Athletics . en.
  6. Web site: August 2, 2021 . Lecitus Smith, Virginia Tech OG NFL Draft Scouting Report . November 20, 2022 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Tigers, Irish Lead All-ACC Football Team . November 20, 2022 . theacc.com . en.
  8. Web site: Bitter . Andy . How Lecitus Smith and Virginia Tech's offensive line are adapting to life after Christian Darrisaw, plus more takeaways . November 20, 2022 . The Athletic . en.
  9. Web site: Cardinals Close Draft With Five Picks, Highlighted By Running Back Keaontay Ingram, OL Lecitus Smith. Urban, Darren. AZCardinals.com. April 30, 2022.
  10. Web site: Cardinals Make Moves To Get To 53-Man Roster. AZCardinals.com. August 29, 2023.
  11. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (11-01-2023). HoustonTexans.com. November 1, 2023.
  12. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (11-07-2023). HoustonTexans.com. November 7, 2023.
  13. Web site: Eagles open the 21-day practice window for Justin Evans. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. November 14, 2023.
  14. Web site: Eagles sign 20 players to Reserve/Futures deals. Eagles Wire. USA Today. January 18, 2024.
  15. Web site: Eagles waive 4 players. Boyle, Owen. PhiladelphiaEagles.com. April 30, 2024.
  16. Web site: Packers announce roster moves. Packers.com. May 6, 2024.

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