Terrance Smith facts for kids
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Smith with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | May 3, 1993 Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Southwest DeKalb (Decatur, Georgia) |
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| College: | Florida State | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||
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Terrance Smith, born on May 3, 1993, is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker, which is a key defensive position in football. Terrance played college football for Florida State before joining the Kansas City Chiefs as a player who was not chosen in the main draft.
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Early Life and High School Football
Terrance Smith grew up in Decatur, Georgia, and went to Southwest DeKalb High School. He was a very good football player there.
High School Achievements
When Terrance was a junior in high school, he made over 120 tackles. He also had 15 sacks, which is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback. He also had 15 tackles-for-loss, meaning he stopped offensive players behind their starting line. In his senior year, he continued to play well, getting 60 tackles and 10 sacks in only nine games.
Other Sports in High School
Besides football, Terrance was also a talented sprinter and jumper on his school's track & field team.
College Football Career
After high school, Terrance Smith went to Florida State University. He studied social science there.
First Years at Florida State
In 2011, during his first year, Terrance played in two games. He made one tackle before getting injured. Because of this injury, he was given a "medical redshirt," which means he could play another year later without losing his eligibility. In 2012, he mostly played on special teams, which are units used for kicking plays. He made nine tackles that year.
Key Seasons and Championships
In 2013, Terrance became a starter in 10 games. He had 59 tackles, two sacks, and one interception. An interception is when a defensive player catches a pass meant for an offensive player. His team, the Florida State Seminoles, won the BCS National Championship that season, which is a huge achievement in college football.
In 2014, Terrance had an even better year, making 86 tackles, two interceptions, and forcing one fumble. A fumble is when a player loses control of the ball. He was recognized as one of the best players in his conference. In 2015, he started nine games but missed four due to an ankle injury. He still managed to get 64 tackles.
Professional Football Career
After college, Terrance Smith began his professional football journey. He was not chosen in the main 2016 NFL draft, but the Kansas City Chiefs signed him as an undrafted free agent in May 2016.
Time with the Kansas City Chiefs
Terrance joined the Chiefs' practice squad in September 2016. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. He was later moved to the active roster in November 2016, meaning he could play in games. In October 2018, he was placed on injured reserve because of a knee injury.
Playing for Other Teams
After his time with the Chiefs, Terrance played for a few other teams. In 2019, he signed with the Miami Dolphins, but he was released before the season started. In 2020, he joined the practice squad of the Arizona Cardinals. He was called up to play in a few games for the Cardinals that season.
In 2022, Terrance played in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Ottawa Redblacks, but he was released before the regular season began. In 2022, he was drafted by the Orlando Guardians in the XFL. The XFL later merged with another league, and the Guardians team was no longer active.
Personal Life
Terrance Smith comes from a family of athletes. His father, Terry Smith, was a wide receiver for the Clemson college football team. Terrance's cousin is DeAndre Hopkins, who is a well-known wide receiver for the Tennessee Titans in the NFL.
