Christopher Smith II

Christopher Paul Smith II (born May 1, 2000) is an American football strong safety for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Georgia, where he was a unanimous All-American in 2022 and a two-time CFP national champion.

For other persons with similar names, see Christopher Smith (disambiguation).
Christopher Smith II
Las Vegas Raiders
Position:Strong safety
Personal information
Born: (2000-05-01) May 1, 2000
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school:Hapeville Charter (Union City, Georgia)
College:Georgia (2018–2022)
NFL Draft:2023 / Round: 5 / Pick: 170
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

High school career

Smith attended Hapeville Charter Career Academy in Union City, Georgia. As a senior, Smith recorded five interceptions and seven pass break-ups with 54 tackles.[1] As a three-star recruit, Smith chose to play college football at the University of Georgia, following teammate William Poole.

College career

Smith played sparingly in his first two seasons at Georgia.[2] Smith would play in all ten games in 2020, and he would increase his production after starter Richard LeCounte got into a motorcycle accident in 2020.[3][4] In 2021, Smith would become the full time starter. In week one against Clemson, Smith intercepted Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei, and returned it 74 yards for the only touchdown of the game, which resulted in a 10-3 Georgia victory.[5] Over the course of the season, Smith played in 12 games amassing 34 tackles, and recording three interceptions.[6] In the 2022 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Smith would tally one interception and a career high seven tackles in Georgia's win.[7] Shortly after the game, Smith announced he would return to Georgia using the extra year of eligibility given by the NCAA because of the shortened 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 10+5⁄8 in
(1.79 m)		 192 lb
(87 kg)		 31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		 9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.62 s1.56 s2.62 s4.41 s7.45 s33.0 in
(0.84 m)		9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)		15 reps
Sources:[9][10]

Smith was drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in the fifth round with the 170th overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.[11]

References
  1. Surge, Brandon (May 3, 2017). "Christopher Smith on Georgia commitment: 'Why not represent the home team?'". Ledger-Enquirer. Retrieved August 14, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. "A new mindset helps Christopher Smith prepare for big role on Georgia defense – Bulldawg Illustrated". bulldawgillustrated.com. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  3. "Georgia star safety LeCounte injured in motorcycle wreck". WJXT. Associated Press. 2020-11-01. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  4. Towers, Chip. "Georgia's Richard LeCounte 'lucky to be alive,' stable after motorcycle accident". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  5. Towers, Chip. "Georgia Bulldogs beaming about seniors like Christopher Smith". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  6. "Georgia safety Christopher Smith announces return for 2022 season". The Red and Black. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  7. "Christopher Smith, Georgia DB, announces plans for 2022 season". Saturday Down South. 2022-01-14. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  8. "Christopher Smith announces return to UGA for final year of eligibility in 2022". On3. 2022-01-14. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  9. "Christopher Smith Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  10. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Christopher Smith College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  11. Edwards, Levi (April 29, 2023). "Raiders trade with Jets up to No. 170, select S Christopher Smith II". Raiders.com.
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