Mike Smith


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Position: LB
Jersey #: 36
Date of Birth: March 13, 2001
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 231 lbs
College: Baylor
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2024 by
First Team: IND (2024)
Last Team: IND (2024)

Career Summary

Mike Smith Jr. played at Mississippi Gulf Coast, Liberty and Baylor before entering the NFL.

The linebacker signed with Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent in August 2024.

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College Career

Smith moved from Mississippi Gulf Coast to Liberty and then Baylor.

After three seasons at Mississippi Gulf Coast, he started all 12 Liberty games in 2022 and led the team with 85 tackles. He recorded 25 tackles in five Baylor games in 2023.

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Path to the NFL

Smith joined Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent.

The Colts announced his signing on August 19, 2024, following his college career at Baylor, Liberty and Mississippi Gulf Coast.

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NFL Career

Indianapolis signed Smith in August 2024.

He joined the Colts during the preseason as part of the August 19 roster moves.

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Career Accomplishments

Smith earned first-team All-MACCC South recognition at Mississippi Gulf Coast.

He later became Liberty’s leading tackler in 2022 with 85 stops across 12 starts.

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30801, 00-0039951, 2001-03-13, Mike Smith, Mike, Smith

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