Derek Smith (born October 1, 1980, in Silver Grove, Kentucky) is an American former football player who was a tight end for one season with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Smith was also a standout in basketball, in high school he was a four-year starter and was first team All-State his last three years.
[1] Smith, a tight end, and quarterback Jared Lorenzen, formerly of the New York Giants, led Highlands to two Kentucky class 3A state championships.
In a single game against rival Scott High School, Smith caught 7 passes for 325 yards and 5 receiving touchdowns, which is still a KHSAA state record.
Derek went on to play three years for the University of Kentucky Wildcats[2] where he set many school and SEC records for a tight end.