Tyler Smith


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Position: OL
Jersey #: 73
Date of Birth: November 4, 1999
Height / Weight: 6'8" / 310 lbs
College: Western Carolina
Drafted: Round , Pick in 2024 by
First Team: CAR (2024)
Last Team: CAR (2024)

Career Summary

Tyler Smith played offensive line at Western Carolina.

Tyler Smith played offensive line at Western Carolina, finishing his college career with 54 consecutive starts.

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High School

Smith played at Scotland County High School.

Smith attended Scotland County High School in North Carolina. He earned all-conference recognition in his junior and senior seasons and was selected for the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas.

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College Career

Smith became a regular starter at both tackle positions.

Smith started all 12 games in 2019, playing right and left tackle. In 2023, he started all 11 games for a Western Carolina offense that led the nation with 504 yards per game.

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Path to the NFL

Smith signed with the Chargers after college.

Smith signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent in April 2024.

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Career Accomplishments

Smith earned All-America recognition in 2023.

Smith received first-team All-Southern Conference honors from coaches and media and second-team AFCA All-America recognition in 2023.

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