Brandon Smith (linebacker)
 Smith at Penn State | |||
| No. 47 – Philadelphia Eagles | |||
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
| Personal information | |||
| Born: | April 12, 2001 Henrico, Virginia, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 241 lb (109 kg) | ||
| Career information | |||
| High school: | Louisa County (Louisa, Virginia) | ||
| College: | Penn State (2019–2021) | ||
| NFL draft: | 2022 / Round: 4 / Pick: 120 | ||
| Career history | |||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||
| Roster status: | Active | ||
| Career highlights and awards | |||
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| Career NFL statistics as of 2023 | |||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Brandon Nathaniel Smith (born April 12, 2001) is an American football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Penn State.
Early years[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft 3+1⁄2 in (1.92 m) |
250 lb (113 kg) |
34+5⁄8 in (0.88 m) |
10+1⁄4 in (0.26 m) |
4.52 s | 1.58 s | 2.62 s | 4.08 s | 6.94 s | 37.5 in (0.95 m) |
10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) |
19 reps | |
| Sources:[9][10] | ||||||||||||
Carolina Panthers[edit]
Smith was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fourth round, 120th overall, of the 2022 NFL Draft.[11] He was waived on August 29, 2023.[12]
Philadelphia Eagles[edit]
On October 12, 2023, Smith was signed to the practice squad of the Philadelphia Eagles.[13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2024.[14]
References[edit]
- ^ Snyder, Audrey (December 17, 2018). "How a small Virginia town molded Brandon Smith into the future of Linebacker U". The Athletic. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Harvey, John (December 6, 2018). "Louisa County linebacker Brandon Smith named Gatorade state football player of the year". The Daily Progress. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Hall, Brendan C. (November 7, 2018). "Chosen 25 LB Brandon Smith gets UA All-American jersey, cherishes chats with 'Linebacker U' legend". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ 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". PennLive.com. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Harvey, John (July 14, 2020). "Former Louisa star Brandon Smith vies for starting linebacker spot at Penn State in unusual times". The Daily Progress. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ 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". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Gallen, Daniel (September 22, 2021). "Penn State's Brandon Smith focuses on improvement despite impressive start to season". PennLive.com. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ Flounders, Bob (August 8, 2021). "Penn State needs Brandon Smith's 'A' game in 2021, and the linebacker looks ready to deliver it". PennLive.com. Retrieved August 6, 2023.
- ^ "Brandon Smith Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Draft Scout Brandon Smith, Penn State NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
- ^ Joyce, Ethan (April 30, 2022). "Panthers select linebacker Brandon Smith in fourth round of NFL Draft". Panthers.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (August 29, 2023). "Panthers make moves en route to 53-man roster limit". Panthers.com.
- ^ "Eagles sign Braden Mann to the active roster". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. October 12, 2023.
- ^ "Eagles sign 20 players to Reserve/Futures deals". Eagles Wire. USA Today. January 18, 2024.