Smith, the youngest boy of eight children, attended Chicago Vocational High School[3] and played offensive and defensive tackle and ultimately received a full scholarship to the University of Kansas.
Smith was a three-year starter at the University of Kansas,[4] Lawrence, KS, where he was named a Football News Sophomore All-American.
During his 3-year USFL career, he honed his skills alongside future NFL players Nate Newton and Dan Fike, while playing against the likes of Reggie White.
[7] Smith worked to celebrate the importance of fathers and fatherhood in conjunction with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
[8] Recently, the Wall Street Journal featured an article about a new partnership Smith worked to initiate between the Chicago Chapter of the NFLPA, Former Players and RETROFIT, a “Chicago-based company dedicated to data-driven weight loss, to offer members an expert-led wellness program, helping them get in top condition through a holistic diet and exercise approach.”[9] Smith has served as Chair of the Trustee Board of AMI Infinity Schools, Chicago.