Tyreke Smith (born February 14, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes.
College career Smith played for Ohio State from 2018 to 2021. In college, Smith was known as a strong, quick defensive lineman with great awareness and technique. Despite being considered an injury risk over his career, Smith led the Big Ten Conference in quarterback hits, with 21 in his last two playing seasons.
Professional career
Seattle Seahawks (first stint) Smith was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round (158th overall) in the 2022 NFL draft. He was placed on injured reserve on August 30, 2022.
On September 20, 2023, Smith was waived by the Seahawks and re-signed to the practice squad.
Arizona Cardinals On December 15, 2023, Smith was signed by the Arizona Cardinals off the Seahawks practice squad. He was waived on August 27, 2024.
Seattle Seahawks (second stint) On August 29, 2024, the Seattle Seahawks signed Smith to their practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025. He was waived on August 26, 2025.
Kansas City Chiefs On August 29, 2025, Smith was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 24.
On August 30, 2026, Smith was waived by the Chiefs as part of final roster cuts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
References
External links Kansas City Chiefs bio Ohio State Buckeyes bio