Smith played with the Nottingham-based Southern Football League side Basford United's academy as a youngster, as well as appearing for the club's first team during their 2014–15 season.
[2] Ahead of a 1 January 2016 move, Smith signed a professional contract with Sheffield United on 6 December 2015.
[3] Whilst with Sheffield United, Smith had a brief loan stint with National League North side Gainsborough Trinity in January 2017.
Whilst at Clemson, Smith scored 26 goals and tallied 11 assists in 63 appearances for the Tigers.
[5] During the 2019 season, Smith also played with National Premier Soccer League side Greenville FC, making six appearances and scoring a single goal.