He played college football for the Memphis Tigers, and was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 2003 NFL draft.

[1] Smith was also a member of the New York Jets, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks, and Philadelphia Eagles.

He was a four-year letterman and two-year starting left tackle as a senior and was named a second-team All-Conference USA selection.

Smith was ranked fifth among offensive guard prospects and was projected a fourth round in the 2003 NFL draft.

[3] Smith was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl AFC Team in 2012 for the first time in his career.