Gary Smith
Career Summary
Defensive lineman who played at Duke and UCLA before joining the Las Vegas Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
Gary Smith is a defensive lineman from Shelbyville, Tennessee, whose college career included Duke and UCLA. He signed with the Las Vegas Raiders after the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Smith grew up in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
Smith is from Shelbyville, Tennessee. His official UCLA biography identifies his hometown and traces his football background to Shelbyville Central High School.
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High School
Shelbyville Central High School defensive standout.
At Shelbyville Central High School, Smith compiled 166 tackles and 6.5 sacks over his final two seasons. He was a four-time all-region honoree, a two-time defensive MVP and an all-state selection as a senior.
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College Career
Six-year college career split between Duke and UCLA.
Smith played in 50 games with 25 starts across Duke and UCLA. His college totals included 111 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks; in 2025, he started all 12 games for UCLA and led its defensive linemen with 39 tackles.
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Path to the NFL
The Raiders signed Smith as an undrafted free agent from UCLA in April 2026.
Las Vegas announced Smith's signing among its 2026 undrafted free agents, listing him as a defensive tackle from UCLA.
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NFL Career
He spent the 2026 offseason with the Raiders.
Smith joined Las Vegas as an undrafted free agent in 2026. The Raiders waived him on August 30 during their final roster reduction.
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Career Accomplishments
A productive college defensive lineman with a career-high 39 tackles in 2025.
Smith completed his college career with 111 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. He led UCLA's defensive linemen in tackles during the 2025 season after returning from an injury that cost him the 2024 season.
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Playing Style
Interior defensive lineman with tackle production and experience in multiple programs.
Smith played primarily on the defensive line throughout his college career. His record shows steady tackle production, with backfield plays at both Duke and UCLA, including a two-sack 2023 season for the Bruins.
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