Pre-draft Smith ran a 6.63 3-cone drill at the 2006 Syracuse pro day, which was the 12th best time in that category.
Pittsburgh Steelers Smith started his professional career with the
Pittsburgh Steelers. During his rookie year, Smith played all 16 games, starting the final four at free safety for injured
Ryan Clark. Smith totaled 15 tackles (13 solo) with two interceptions and seven passes defensed and also had 15 tackles on special teams. During his second year, he had a position battle with Clark for the starting free safety position, but the coaching staff stayed with Clark. However, Smith got his chance when the re-injured Clark went on injured reserve, promoting him to starting safety. In
2007, Smith became infamous before a game against the undefeated Patriots, when he guaranteed a win. "We're going to win," Smith said. "Yeah, I can guarantee a win. As long as we come out and do what we got to do. Both sides of the ball are rolling, and if our special teams come through for us, we've got a good chance to win." The Steelers lost the game 34–13, with Smith allowing several big plays. After his poor performance, which included a few blown coverages, Smith was benched in favor of
Tyrone Carter. In 2007, he played in all 16 games, starting 10 mostly in place of the injured Clark, for a Steelers defense that was ranked No. 1 in the league. He also started one postseason contest. He finished sixth on the team with 74 tackles and had two interceptions among four passes defensed, and his first career forced fumble and fumble recovery. He also had five tackles on special teams The following season, 2008, he played in 14 games as a reserve safety and special teamer, recording five tackles (two solo) plus four special teams tackles.
Green Bay Packers After the
Pittsburgh Steelers failed to tender Smith an offer as a
restricted free agent in the 2009 offseason, Smith was signed by the
Green Bay Packers on March 9. He was waived by the Packers on September 5, 2009.
St. Louis Rams Smith was claimed off waivers by the
St. Louis Rams on September 6, 2009. He was waived on November 5.
Jacksonville Jaguars Smith was claimed off waivers by the
Jacksonville Jaguars on November 6, 2009.
Green Bay Packers Smith was traded to the
Green Bay Packers October 17, 2010. He was placed on injured reserve on December 18. The Packers, however, went on to win Super Bowl XLV against his former team the
Pittsburgh Steelers, making Smith a two-time Super Bowl Champion.
Tennessee Titans On August 9, 2011, Smith signed with the
Tennessee Titans. After playing in 13 games with zero starts and four tackles in 2011, Smith retired from the NFL in 2012. ==NFL career statistics==