Tanzel Eric Smart Jr. (born November 6, 1994) is an American professional football defensive tackle who is a free agent.

[1] Smart attended and played college football for Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.

[13] On August 31, 2021, Smart was waived by the Jets and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.

[16] On August 30, 2022, Smart was waived by the Jets and signed to the practice squad the next day.

[23][24] Smart was signed to the active roster on November 18, but released two days later and re-signed back with the practice squad.