Eric Smith (offensive lineman)

Eric Smith (born September 2, 1995) is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia.

Eric Smith
Smith in 2020
No. 79 – New York Giants
Position:Offensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-02) September 2, 1995
Decatur, Georgia
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:315 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school:Decatur (GA) Columbia
College:Virginia
Undrafted:2017
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2019
Games played:2
Games started:0
Player stats at NFL.com

High school career

Smith attended Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia, where he was a three-star prospect. He committed to attend the University of Virginia in 2012.

College career

Smith started in 32 games at the right tackle position for Virginia.[1]

Professional career

Miami Dolphins

Smith signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[2] After an impressive preseason, Smith made Miami's 53-man roster as a backup right tackle. He was placed on injured reserve on October 3, 2017.[3] He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on December 20, 2017.[4]

On September 1, 2018, Smith was waived by the Dolphins.[5]

New England Patriots

On September 3, 2018, Smith was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.[6]

New York Jets

On December 18, 2018, Smith was signed by the New York Jets off the Patriots practice squad.[7] He was waived on August 31, 2019.[8]

New York Giants

On September 1, 2019, Smith was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.[9]

References
  1. Smith career at Virginia
  2. "PRESS RELEASE: Dolphins Sign 14 Undrafted College Free Agents". MiamiDolphins.com. May 5, 2017. Archived from the original on June 20, 2018.
  3. "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. October 3, 2017. Archived from the original on February 8, 2018.
  4. "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. December 20, 2017. Archived from the original on February 23, 2018.
  5. "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 1, 2018.
  6. "Patriots Make Roster Moves". Patriots.com. September 4, 2018.
  7. Allen, Eric (December 18, 2018). "Jets Place WR Rishard Matthews on Injured Reserve, Sign T Eric Smith". NewYorkJets.com.
  8. Lange, Randy (August 31, 2019). "Jets Announce 38 Moves to Get Down to 53-Man Roster". NewYorkJets.com.
  9. "Giants waive OT Brian Mihalik". USA Today. September 1, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2019.
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