Personal Life
Smart is a fan of the 1970s bands Earth, Wind and Fire, Heatwave, Parliament and many more. He was the "class clown" but managed to keep his grades well above average with all A's and a couple of B's at Lakeland High School in Lakeland, Florida. His nickname growing up and in high school was "The Rocket" after Raghib "Rocket" Ismail of Notre Dame, because of his speed, running a 4.25 40 yard dash. Smart's younger brother is Chris Rainey, former Lakeland High School standout running back and current Pittsburgh Steelers player. Smart's first cousin is former Philadelphia Eagles receiver Freddie Mitchell.
Smart currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina and works with high school students as a counselor.
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