| Willie Smith | |
| Number: | 69, 79 |
| Position: | Offensive tackle |
| Birth Date: | 1986 11, mf=y |
| Birth Place: | Smithfield, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 5 |
| Weight Lbs: | 310 |
| High School: | Kenly (NC) North Johnston |
| College: | East Carolina |
| Undraftedyear: | 2011 |
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| Statlabel1: | Games played |
| Statvalue1: | 29 |
| Statlabel2: | Games started |
| Statvalue2: | 11 |
| Pfr: | SmitWi00 |
Willie Junior Smith (born November 13, 1986) is a former American football offensive tackle. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football for East Carolina University.
He was also a member of the Oakland Raiders, San Diego Chargers and Carolina Panthers.
On July 28, 2011, the Washington Redskins signed Smith as an undrafted free agent.[1] Due to the suspension of Trent Williams, he played his first professional game in Week 14 of the 2011 season, rotating the left tackle position with Sean Locklear.[2] In Week 15 against the New York Giants, Smith would start his first game instead of Locklear.[3] He continued to start as the left tackle for the rest of the 2011 season.Smith has received praise for his ability to defend against elite pass rushers Jason Pierre-Paul, Jared Allen, and Trent Cole, despite being a rookie.[4]
During training camp in 2012, Smith split snaps at right tackle with Tyler Polumbus and Maurice Hurt after Jammal Brown was placed on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list.[5] He was released on August 31, 2012 for final cuts before the start of the 2012 season.[6]
On September 1, 2012, Smith was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders.[7] On September 27, 2013, he was released.
On November 18, 2013, Smith signed a two-year deal with the San Diego Chargers.[8]
Smith re-signed with the Redskins on June 2, 2015.[9] He was released on August 31.[10]
On August 18, 2016, Smith signed with the Carolina Panthers.[11] He was released by the Panthers on August 28, 2016.[12]