Career
He played college football at Marshall University, and was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. Smith has also played for the Buffalo Bills. Smith originally committed and enrolled at the University of Tennessee, where his father Daryle played.
However, after being charged with Driving under the influence on campus, he was immediately dismissed by head coach Phillip Fulmer.
Smith would then enroll at Marshall University. Smith shared playing time with Kansas City Chiefs tight end, Cody Slate, throughout most of his first three seasons at Marshall.
As a full-time starter in 2010, Smith finished the year with career highs in receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns. He also was named to the Conference United States of America All-Academic team and invited to the Senior Bowl
New England Patriots
Smith was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 28th pick of 5th round, 159 overall in the 2011 NFL Draft.
He was released by the Patriots on September 3, 2011 and claimed by the Buffalo Bills on September 4, 2011.
Buffalo Bills
On September 4, 2011, Smith was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills. His first regular season NFL appearance was on October 2, 2011, against the Cincinnati Bengals. Oakland Raiders
On March 10, 2015, Smith signed a three year contract with the Oakland Raiders.
Smith is the son of former Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle Daryle Smith.