Smith was not selected in the 2019 NFL draft and was picked up as an undrafted free agent by the Baltimore Ravens.
[5] In October 2019, Smith was selected by the DC Defenders in the open phase of the 2020 XFL Draft.
On December 15, 2022, Smith was signed to the Seattle Seahawks' practice squad, but was released two days later.
[11][12] Smith was claimed off waivers by the Orlando Guardians of the XFL on March 1, 2023, after being released by the BattleHawks.
[13] The Guardians folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).