Kobe A. Smith (born June 23, 1998) is an

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for the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at the

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and was signed by the

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as an

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in 2020.

Professional career

Tennessee Titans

After going unselected in the 2020 NFL Draft, Smith was signed by the

as an

on May 7, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on September 21.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On October 20, 2020, Smith was signed to the

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practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on February 9, 2021. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022. He was waived on May 16, 2022.

Philadelphia Eagles

On July 26, 2022, Smith signed with the

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. He was waived/injured on August 30, 2022, and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 8.

Atlanta Falcons

On October 10, 2022, Smith was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.

San Antonio Brahmas

Smith was placed on the reserve list by the

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of the

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on March 29, 2023. He was released from his contract on June 14, 2023.

New York Giants

On June 15, 2023, Smith signed with the New York Giants. He was released on August 29, 2023.

St. Louis Battlehawks

On January 19, 2024, Smith signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League (UFL).

References

1998 births Living people Sportspeople from Lawrenceville, Georgia Players of American football from Gwinnett County, Georgia American football defensive tackles South Carolina Gamecocks football players Tennessee Titans players Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Philadelphia Eagles players Atlanta Falcons players San Antonio Brahmas players New York Giants players St. Louis Battlehawks players {{Defensive-lineman-1990s-stub