CFL: 1st season

Stamps: 1st season

Acquired                                                                                                                                                    

Signed as a free agent on Feb. 25, 2022.

Pro path

Smith signed with the National Football League’s New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on May 2, 2021. He was released on Aug. 5, 2021.

College                                                                                                                                                 

Smith played 12 games over two seasons (2019-20) at Maryland. As a junior for the Terrapins, he played 11 games and made 10 starts while recording 24 tackles including 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack and four pass breakups. He played a single game as a senior in 2020. Before transferring to Maryland, Smith played 28 games over two seasons (2016-17) at Clemson. With the Tigers, he accumulated 29 tackles including 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack and one interception.

Personal

While commonly known as “Shaq,” Smith’s real first name is “Rahshaun.” His high-school career was split between Calvert Hall College High School in Towson, Md., St. Francis Academy in Baltimore and IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. As a senior at IMG, Smith recorded 89 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries as he helped the Ascenders achieve a perfect 9-0 record. He earned his college degree in parks, recreation and tourism.