Eric Smith (offensive lineman)
Eric Smith is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football at Virginia.Smith attended Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia, where he was a three-star prospect. He committed to attend the University of Virginia in 2012.College career
Smith started in 32 games at the right tackle position for Virginia.Professional career
Smith signed with the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. After an impressive preseason, Smith made Miami's 53-man roster as a backup right tackle. He was placed on injured reserve on October 3, 2017. He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on December 20, 2017.
On September 1, 2018, Smith was waived by the Dolphins.On September 3, 2018, Smith was signed to the New England Patriots' practice squad.On December 18, 2018, Smith was signed by the New York Jets off the Patriots practice squad. He was waived on August 31, 2019.New York Giants
On September 1, 2019, Smith was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.
