Kobe Smith
Kobe A. Smith is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks and was signed by the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League as an undrafted free agent in 2020.
Professional career
Tennessee Titans
After going unselected in the 2020 NFL draft, Smith was signed by the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 7, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and re-signed to the practice squad. He was released on September 21.
On October 20, 2020, Smith was signed to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on February 9, 2021. He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 24, 2022. He was waived on May 16, 2022.
Philadelphia Eagles
On July 26, 2022, Smith signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was waived/injured on August 30, 2022, and placed on injured reserve. He was released on September 8.
Atlanta Falcons
On October 10, 2022, Smith was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad.
Smith was placed on the reserve list by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL on March 29, 2023. He was released from his contract on June 14, 2023.
On June 15, 2023, Smith signed with the New York Giants. He was released on August 29, 2023.
St. Louis Battlehawks
On January 19, 2024, Smith signed with the St. Louis Battlehawks of the United Football League. He re-signed with the team on September 24, 2024. He retired on March 1, 2025.