Brad Smelley (born April 20, 1989)[1] is an American former professional football tight end.

He played college football at Alabama, where he started at tight end and won two NCAA National Championships.

Smelley was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the seventh round, 247 overall in the 2012 NFL draft.

[3] Smelley was signed to the St. Louis Rams practice squad in November, but was released three days later in favor of Justice Cunningham.

[5] Smelley was signed by the St. Louis Rams on August 11, 2014, to fill the void left by Mason Brodine after he was placed on injured reserve.