Lecitus Smith
American football player (born 1998)
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Lecitus Smith (born July 13, 1998) is an American professional football guard who is a free agent. He played college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Miami, Florida, U.S.
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| Position | Guard | ||||||
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| Born | July 13, 1998 Miami, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 314 lb (142 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Fitzgerald (Fitzgerald, Georgia) | ||||||
| College | Virginia Tech (2017–2021) | ||||||
| NFL draft | 2022: 6th round, 215th overall pick | ||||||
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College career
Smith played college football at Virginia Tech.[1] He redshirted his freshman year in 2017.[2] In 2018, he played in 11 games with 4 starts.[3] In 2019, Smith started 12 games as left guard[4] and was voted 2019 All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Honorable Mention.[5] In 2020, Smith started all 11 games as left guard[6] and was again voted to All-ACC Honorable Mention.[7] In 2021, Smith returned for his fifth year.[8]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
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| 6 ft 3+1⁄4 in (1.91 m) | 314 lb (142 kg) | 31+7⁄8 in (0.81 m) | 9+5⁄8 in (0.24 m) | 5.18 s | 1.79 s | 2.99 s | 4.78 s | 7.88 s | 25.5 in (0.65 m) | 8 ft 3 in (2.51 m) | 25 reps | |
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Arizona Cardinals
Smith was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the sixth round (215th overall) of the 2022 NFL draft.[12]
On August 29, 2023, Smith was released by the Cardinals as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season.[13]
Houston Texans
On November 1, 2023, Smith was signed to the practice squad of the Houston Texans, but was released six days later.[14][15]
Philadelphia Eagles
On November 14, 2023, Smith was signed to the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad.[16] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 18, 2024.[17] He was waived on April 30, 2024.[18]
Green Bay Packers
Smith signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 6, 2024.[19] He was released on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[20][21]
New England Patriots
On October 15, 2024, Smith was signed off the Packers practice squad to the New England Patriots active roster.[22]
On March 21, 2025, Smith was released by the Patriots.[23]
Pittsburgh Steelers
On March 24, 2025, Smith was claimed off of waivers by the Pittsburgh Steelers.[24] He was waived by the Steelers on May 20.[25]
Green Bay Packers (second stint)
Smith signed with the Green Bay Packers on August 5, 2025.[26] He was released on August 26 as part of final roster cuts.[27] On September 25, Smith was re-signed to the team's practice squad.[28] Two days later, he was elevated to the active roster for the team's Week 4 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys.[29] Smith was released by Green Bay on November 4.[30] However, on November 12, Smith was once again re-signed to Green Bay's practice squad.[31] He was promoted to the active roster on January 3, 2026.[32]