Career
He played college football for the New Hampshire Wildcats. He was drafted by Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Smith played college football for the New Hampshire Wildcats as a defensive tackle.
Smith played very minimally in his freshman season, playing in only six games and recording 8 tackles.
In his sophomore season, Smith played in all thirteen games for New Hampshire and recorded 38 tackles, 4 sacks, and a blocked kick. During his sophomore year Smith earned the 2010-2011 Civil Aeronautics Administration Commissioner"s Academic Award.
Smith posted similar stats in his junior season, posting 43 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and blocking another kick while playing in all 12 of the Wildcats" games. Before Smith"s senior season, he was placed on the inaugural Senior Bowl watch list.
During the season, Smith recorded 26 solo tackles with 14 assists while recording 4 sacks.
Smith was also invited to play in the 2013 Texas versus Nation All-Star Game, a game in which he recorded 2 sacks. 2013 NFL Draft
Seattle Seahawks
On April 27, 2013, the Seattle Seahawks selected Smith with the 241st pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Despite playing his entire college career on the defensive line, the Seahawks drafted Smith with the intent of using him on the offensive line.
Jared Smith was added to the Seahawks practice squad on September 12, 2013. On October 8, Smith was placed on season-ending International Rectifier . Smith was released with an injury settlement by the Seahawks on July 24, 2014.
Atlanta Falcons
Smith was signed by Atlanta Falcons on March 18, 2015. On September 4, 2015, he was waived by the Falcons.