Mike Smith


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Position: DB
Jersey #: 39
Date of Birth: February 5, 2002
Height / Weight: / 213 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2025 by
First Team: (2025)
Last Team: DAL (2025)

Career Summary

Mike Smith is a safety from Jacksonville, Florida.

He played at Appalachian State and Eastern Kentucky before joining Dallas as an undrafted rookie in 2025.

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High School

Smith played at First Coast High School in Jacksonville.

He was a defensive captain and earned all-conference recognition as a senior.

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College Career

Smith played at Appalachian State in 2020 and 2021 before transferring to Eastern Kentucky.

During three seasons at EKU from 2022 through 2024, he recorded 150 tackles, seven interceptions and 25 pass breakups.

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Path to the NFL

Smith joined Dallas following the 2025 NFL Draft.

Eastern Kentucky announced his free-agent deal on April 26, 2025, after he had participated in the East-West Shrine Bowl.

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NFL Career

Smith spent the 2025 offseason with the Cowboys.

Dallas included him among the safeties waived during its August roster reduction.

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Career Accomplishments

Smith earned All-American honors in his final Eastern Kentucky season.

His 2024 recognition included selections from the AFCA and Walter Camp and unanimous All-UAC honors.

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