Robert Smith (safety)
American football safety
Robert Smith (born December 22, 1992) is an American former football safety. He played college football for the Clemson Tigers.
Early life
Smith attended Woodland high school in Dorchester, South Carolina where he graduated in 2011.
College career
Smith committed to Clemson on January 15, 2010 and enrolled in July 2011. Smith was enrolled at Clemson from 2011 to 2014 and played all four years for Dabo Swinney's Tigers, playing in 53 games over that span.
Professional career
Indianapolis Colts
On May 4, 2015, after going undrafted, Smith was signed by the Indianapolis Colts. On August 6, 2015 Smith was waived by the Colts to make room for Tevin Mitchel.
Seattle Seahawks
On August 7, 2015, the Seattle Seahawks signed Smith off of waivers. Two days later, on August 9, Smith was waived by the Seahawks due to a failed physical. On January 18, 2016 Smith signed a futures contract with the Seahawks.
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